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Ropucha vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Ropucha vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III at a glance — displacement 4,080 vs 1,690 tons, length 112 vs 77 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 98 vs 60.

Specifications
Ropucha Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Shipyard Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1974 1980
Number built 28 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,080 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 15 knots 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 112.5 m 77.4 m
Beam 15.0 m 10.4 m
Crew 98 60
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Armament & Systems
Ropucha Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament
  • 2 × 57 mm AK-725 double guns (Ropucha I)
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 (Ropucha II)
  • 2 × 30 122 mm rocket launcher A-215 Grad-M
  • Strela 2 (SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 six-barreled gatling guns (Ropucha II)
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion 2 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ropucha-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Ropucha-class has greater displacement at 4,080 tons compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Ropucha-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 Ropucha-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ropucha-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Ropucha-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ropucha-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Ropucha-class is longer at 112.5 meters compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Ropucha-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Ropucha-class has a larger crew complement of 98 compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ropucha-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Ropucha-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.