San Antonio vs Type 079
The San Antonio and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The San Antonio displaces 25,300 tons — 30:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The San Antonio carries a crew of 361 vs 109 for the Type 079. The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 30 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 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 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 | 25,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 208.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 361 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp |
| Armament |
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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 San Antonio-class or Type 079-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Type 079-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Type 079-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Type 079-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Type 079-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the San Antonio-class.