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Polnocny vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Polnocny vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III at a glance — displacement 834 vs 1,690 tons, length 73 vs 77 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 41 vs 60.

Specifications
Polnocny Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1967 1980
Number built 108 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 834 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 73.0 m 77.4 m
Beam 9.6 m 10.4 m
Crew 41 60
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Armament & Systems
Polnocny Type 073 / 073A / 073III
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)
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Polnocny-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Polnocny-class's 834 tons.
Which is faster, the Polnocny-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 Polnocny-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Polnocny-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 Polnocny-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Polnocny-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Polnocny-class's 73.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Polnocny-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Polnocny-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Polnocny-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Polnocny-class has been built in greater numbers with 108 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.