San Antonio vs Type 071

Overview

The San Antonio and the Type 071 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 25,300 tons for the San Antonio vs 25,000 tons for the Type 071. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 071. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 10,000 for the Type 071.

The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 9 for the Type 071. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 1 years before the Type 071 (2007).

United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard
Year introduced 2006
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price $1,602 million
Chinese amphibious transport dock, 25,000 tons displacement, manufactured by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2007
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 25,300 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots β—‰
Range 8,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 208.0 m β—‰
Beam 32.0 m β—‰
Crew 361
Propulsion Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp
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
Displacement 25,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots β—‰
Range 10,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 210.0 m β—‰
Beam 28.0 m β—‰
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 Γ— AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 4 Γ— AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 4 Γ— 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)

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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.