Rotterdam vs Type 072A
Overview
The Rotterdam and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Rotterdam displaces 12,750 tons — 2.7x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Rotterdam reaches 19 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Rotterdam vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Rotterdam carries a crew of 128 vs 120 for the Type 072A.
The Rotterdam was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Rotterdam was commissioned in 1998, 5 years before the Type 072A (2003).
| Dutch landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 19 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $140 million |
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 12,750 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 166.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 128 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Stork Wärtsilä 12SW28 diesel generators at 14.6 MW, 4 × Holec electric motor (two in tandem per shaft) at 12 MW, 2 shafts, bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 4,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 120.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, twp shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Rotterdam-class or Type 072A-class?
The Rotterdam-class has greater displacement at 12,750 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Rotterdam-class or Type 072A-class?
The Rotterdam-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rotterdam-class or Type 072A-class?
The Rotterdam-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rotterdam-class or Type 072A-class?
The Rotterdam-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rotterdam-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Rotterdam-class has a larger crew complement of 128 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rotterdam-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Rotterdam-class.