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San Antonio vs Type 071

San Antonio vs Type 071 at a glance — displacement 25,300 vs 25,000 tons, length 208 vs 210 m, speed 22 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
San Antonio Type 071
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006 2007
Number built 13 units 9 units
Estimated unit price $1,602 million NA
Displacement 25,300 tons 25,000 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 18 knots 10,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 208.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 28.0 m
Crew 361 --
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Armament & Systems
San Antonio Type 071
Armament
  • 2 x Bushmaster II close-in-guns
  • 2 x RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
  • 2 x 8 cell Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (not fitted)
  • Several twin M2 Browning machine gun turrets
  • 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)
Propulsion Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the San Antonio-class or Type 071-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Type 071-class's 25,000 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the San Antonio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the San Antonio-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the San Antonio-class's 208.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Type 071-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 071-class.