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Mk IV LCU vs Type 074

Mk IV LCU vs Type 074 at a glance — displacement 1,001 vs 800 tons, length 62 vs 58 m, speed 15 vs 18 knots, crew 56 vs 56.

Specifications
Mk IV LCU Type 074
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer GRSE Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 2017 1995
Number built 8 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $64 million NA
Displacement 1,001 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm NA
Length 62.8 m 58.4 m
Beam 11.0 m 10.4 m
Crew 56 56
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Armament & Systems
Mk IV LCU Type 074
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
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts
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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.