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Runnymede vs Type 072A

Runnymede vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 1,087 vs 4,800 tons, length 53 vs 120 m, speed 12 vs 17 knots, crew 13 vs 120.

Specifications
Runnymede Type 072A
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Tank landing ship
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1990 2003
Number built 35 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 53.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 16.4 m
Crew 13 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Runnymede Type 072A
Armament

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  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion -- Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Type 072A-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Type 072A-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.