Mk IV LCU vs Type 079
The Mk IV LCU and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 1,001 tons for the Mk IV LCU vs 833 tons for the Type 079. The Mk IV LCU reaches 15 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Mk IV LCU vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Mk IV LCU carries a crew of 56 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Mk IV LCU was produced in 8 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Mk IV LCU was commissioned in 2017, 41 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| 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 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,001 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| 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 | 833 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 109 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 079-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has greater displacement at 1,001 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 079-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 079-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 62.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Mk IV LCU-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 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 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Mk IV LCU-class.