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Runnymede vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

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Specifications
Runnymede Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Medium landing ship
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1990 1980
Number built 35 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 53.0 m 77.4 m
Beam 12.8 m 10.4 m
Crew 13 60
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Armament & Systems
Runnymede Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament

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  • 2 x twin 25mm gun

Overview

The Runnymede and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,087 tons for the Runnymede vs 1,690 tons for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Runnymede reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Runnymede vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Runnymede carries a crew of 13 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III.

The Runnymede was produced in 35 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Runnymede was commissioned in 1990, 10 years after the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-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 Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.