Polnocny vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Overview

The Polnocny and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 073 / 073A / 073III displaces 1,690 tons β€” 2.0x the Polnocny's 834 tons. The Polnocny reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Polnocny vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Polnocny carries a crew of 41 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III.

The Polnocny was produced in 108 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Polnocny was commissioned in 1967, 13 years before the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).

Polish landing ship, tank, introduced in 1967, has a displacement of 834 tons.
Origin πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship, tank
Manufacturer Stocznia PΓ³Ε‚nocna
Year introduced 1967
Number built 108 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese medium landing ship, 1,690 tons displacement, entered service in 1980.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1980
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 834 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 73.0 m β—‰
Beam 9.6 m β—‰
Crew 41 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp
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)
Displacement 1,690 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,000 nm at 16 knots β—‰
Length 77.4 m β—‰
Beam 10.4 m β—‰
Crew 60 β—‰
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun

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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.