Runnymede vs Type 079
Overview
The Runnymede and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 850 tons for the Runnymede vs 833 tons for the Type 079. The Runnymede reaches 14 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 18,000 nautical miles for the Runnymede vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Runnymede carries a crew of 28 vs 109 for the Type 079.
The Runnymede was produced in 12 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Runnymede was commissioned in 1984, 8 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| American minesweeper, introduced in 1984, propelled by two Ruston diesels producing 3,040 bhp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 18,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW) |
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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 Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 850 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 47.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Runnymede-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Runnymede-class.