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Runnymede vs Type 071

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Specifications
Runnymede Type 071
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1990 2007
Number built 35 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 25,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 10,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 53.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 28.0 m
Crew 13 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Runnymede Type 071
Armament

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  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 4 × AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 4 × 18-tube Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers
  • 2–4 heavy machine guns (Fitted for but not with)
  • 1 x laser-based directed energy weapon (on hull 986)

Overview

The Runnymede and the Type 071 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 071 displaces 25,000 tons — 23:1 the Runnymede's 1,087 tons. The Runnymede reaches 12 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 071. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Runnymede vs 10,000 for the Type 071.

The Runnymede was produced in 35 units vs 9 for the Type 071. The Runnymede was commissioned in 1990, 17 years before the Type 071 (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has greater displacement at 25,000 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Runnymede-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Type 071-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 071-class.