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Serna vs Type 079

Serna vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 61 vs 833 tons, length 25 vs 72 m, speed 30 vs 13 knots, crew 5 vs 109.

Specifications
Serna Type 079
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1994 1976
Number built 16 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 61 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 600 nm at 12 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 25.7 m 72.0 m
Beam 5.7 m 13.8 m
Crew 5 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Serna Type 079
Armament

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  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
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 two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Serna-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has greater displacement at 833 tons compared to the Serna-class's 61 tons.
Which is faster, the Serna-class or Type 079-class?
The Serna-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Serna-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Serna-class's 600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Serna-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Serna-class's 25.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Serna-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Serna-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Serna-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Serna-class.