Rotterdam vs Type 079
The Rotterdam and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Rotterdam displaces 12,750 tons — 15:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Rotterdam reaches 19 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Rotterdam vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Rotterdam carries a crew of 128 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Rotterdam was produced in 2 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Rotterdam was commissioned in 1998, 22 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| 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 medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 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 | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 ◉ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Rotterdam-class or Type 079-class?
The Rotterdam-class has greater displacement at 12,750 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Rotterdam-class or Type 079-class?
The Rotterdam-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rotterdam-class or Type 079-class?
The Rotterdam-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rotterdam-class or Type 079-class?
The Rotterdam-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rotterdam-class and Type 079-class have?
The Rotterdam-class has a larger crew complement of 128 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rotterdam-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Rotterdam-class.