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Project 23900 vs Type 072III

Project 23900 vs Type 072III at a glance — displacement 40,000 vs 7,000 tons, length 220 vs 119 m, speed 22 vs 18 knots, crew 320 vs 104.

Specifications
Project 23900 Type 072III
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Zaliv shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced -- 1992
Number built NA 11 units
Estimated unit price $688 million NA
Displacement 40,000 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 220.0 m 119.5 m
Beam 38.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 320 104
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Armament & Systems
Project 23900 Type 072III
Armament
  • 1 x 100 mm A190 naval gun
  • 3 x Kashtan CIWS
  • 2 x Pantsir-M
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
Propulsion 2 × 16D49 turbo diesels (5 MW each), 2 × M90FR gas turbines (21 MW each) 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 23900-class or Type 072III-class?
The Project 23900-class has greater displacement at 40,000 tons compared to the Type 072III-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 23900-class or Type 072III-class?
The Project 23900-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 072III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 23900-class or Type 072III-class?
The Project 23900-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072III-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 23900-class or Type 072III-class?
The Project 23900-class is longer at 220.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 23900-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Project 23900-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.