Mk IV LCU vs Type 074
Overview
The Mk IV LCU and the Type 074 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 1,001 tons for the Mk IV LCU vs 800 tons for the Type 074. The Mk IV LCU reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Mk IV LCU carries a crew of 56 vs 56 for the Type 074.
The Mk IV LCU was produced in 8 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Mk IV LCU was commissioned in 2017, 22 years after the Type 074 (1995).
| Indian landing craft utility, introduced in 2017, powered by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing craft utility |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $540 million |
| Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1995, has a displacement of 800 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship medium |
| Manufacturer | Wuhu Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,001 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm |
| Length | 62.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 56 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers |
| Armament |
2 × 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun 12.7 mm heavy machine guns 7.62 mm machine guns Igla man-portable surface-to-air missiles |
| Displacement | 800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 58.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 56 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 074-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has greater displacement at 1,001 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 074-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 074-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is longer at 62.8 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Mk IV LCU-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 074-class has a larger crew complement of 56 compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Mk IV LCU-class.