Ondatra vs Type 072A

Overview

The Ondatra and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 45:1 the Ondatra's 107 tons. The Ondatra reaches 11 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 330 nautical miles for the Ondatra vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Ondatra carries a crew of 5 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Ondatra was produced in 42 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Ondatra was commissioned in 1971, 32 years before the Type 072A (2003).

Soviet landing craft, introduced in 1971, displaces 107 tons and is powered by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing craft
Manufacturer Azovskiy
Year introduced 1971
Number built 42 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Tank
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2003
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 107 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots
Range 330 nm
Length 24.5 m
Beam 5.2 m
Crew 5
Propulsion 2 Type 3D12 diesel engines, 600 bhp (450 kW), 2 shaft
Armament

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Displacement 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m
Crew 120
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ondatra-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Ondatra-class's 107 tons.
Which is faster, the Ondatra-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Ondatra-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ondatra-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Ondatra-class's 330 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ondatra-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Ondatra-class's 24.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ondatra-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Ondatra-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ondatra-class or Type 072A-class?
The Ondatra-class has been built in greater numbers with 42 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.