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Polnocny vs Type 072III

Polnocny vs Type 072III at a glance — displacement 834 vs 7,000 tons, length 73 vs 119 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 41 vs 104.

Specifications
Polnocny Type 072III
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1967 1992
Number built 108 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 834 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 73.0 m 119.5 m
Beam 9.6 m 16.4 m
Crew 41 104
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Armament & Systems
Polnocny Type 072III
Armament
  • Strela 2(SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 30 mm AK-230 air defence gun (2 or 4 twin mounts)
  • 140 mm Ogon 18-barreled rocket launcher(2)
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Polnocny-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Polnocny-class's 834 tons.
Which is faster, the Polnocny-class or Type 072III-class?
Both the Polnocny-class and Type 072III-class have a maximum speed of 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Polnocny-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Polnocny-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Polnocny-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Polnocny-class's 73.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Polnocny-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Polnocny-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Polnocny-class or Type 072III-class?
The Polnocny-class has been built in greater numbers with 108 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.