Newport vs Type 079

The Newport and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Newport displaces 8,476 tons — 10:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Newport vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 7 years before the Type 079 (1976).

American tank landing ship, 8,476 tons displacement, propelled by six ALCO or GM diesel engines.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1969
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 8,476 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 159.2 m
Beam 21.2 m
Crew 213
Propulsion 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
Displacement 833 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 72.0 m
Beam 13.8 m
Crew 109
Propulsion two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Type 079-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Type 079-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Type 079-class?
The Newport-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 Newport-class or Type 079-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Type 079-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Newport-class.