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San Antonio vs Type 072A

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Specifications
San Antonio Type 072A
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2006 2003
Number built 13 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $1,602 million NA
Displacement 25,300 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 18 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 208.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 361 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
San Antonio Type 072A
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 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The San Antonio and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The San Antonio displaces 25,300 tons — 5.3x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The San Antonio carries a crew of 361 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 3 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the San Antonio-class or Type 072A-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Type 072A-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Type 072A-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Type 072A-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Type 072A-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the San Antonio-class.