Ondatra vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

The Ondatra and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Type 073 / 073A / 073III displaces 1,690 tons — 16:1 the Ondatra's 107 tons. The Ondatra reaches 11 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 330 nautical miles for the Ondatra vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Ondatra carries a crew of 5 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Ondatra was produced in 42 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Ondatra was commissioned in 1971, 9 years before the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).

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 medium landing ship, 1,690 tons displacement, entered service in 1980.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1980
Number built 1 unit
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 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 77.4 m
Beam 10.4 m
Crew 60
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ondatra-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Ondatra-class's 107 tons.
Which is faster, the Ondatra-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Ondatra-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ondatra-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Ondatra-class's 330 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ondatra-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Ondatra-class's 24.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ondatra-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Ondatra-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ondatra-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Ondatra-class has been built in greater numbers with 42 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.