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Osumi vs Type 072A

Osumi vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 8,900 vs 4,800 tons, length 178 vs 120 m, speed 22 vs 17 knots, crew 137 vs 120.

Specifications
Osumi Type 072A
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Mitsui Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1998 2003
Number built 3 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,900 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 178.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 25.8 m 16.4 m
Crew 137 120
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Armament & Systems
Osumi Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × M2 Browning machine gun
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × Mitsui 16V42M-A Diesel, 26,000 bhp (19,000 kW), 2 shafts, 1 × bow thruster Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Osumi-class or Type 072A-class?
The Osumi-class has greater displacement at 8,900 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Osumi-class or Type 072A-class?
The Osumi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Osumi-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Osumi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Osumi-class or Type 072A-class?
The Osumi-class is longer at 178.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Osumi-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Osumi-class has a larger crew complement of 137 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Osumi-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Osumi-class.