Serna vs Type 072III
Overview
The Serna and the Type 072III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072III displaces 7,000 tons — 115:1 the Serna's 61 tons. The Serna reaches 30 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 600 nautical miles for the Serna vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Serna carries a crew of 5 vs 104 for the Type 072III.
The Serna was produced in 16 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Serna was commissioned in 1994, 2 years after the Type 072III (1992).
| Russian landing craft, introduced in 1994, reaches speeds of 30 knots and has a crew of five. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing craft |
| Manufacturer | Vostochnaya Verf |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| The Chinese Type 072III-class tank landing ship, commissioned in 1992 for amphibious warfare, is distinguished by a stern helicopter platform that lacks an enclosed hangar. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 61 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 600 nm at 100 knots ◉ |
| Length | 25.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 3,300 hp (2,500 kW) M-503A-3 diesels (№807-811 – 2 × 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) MTU16V2000M90 diesels); 2 × 16 kW DG-16/1500 diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 119.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 104 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Serna-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Serna-class's 61 tons.
Which is faster, the Serna-class or Type 072III-class?
The Serna-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 072III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Serna-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Serna-class's 600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Serna-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Serna-class's 25.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Serna-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Serna-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Serna-class or Type 072III-class?
The Serna-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.