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Shardul vs Type 072A

Shardul vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 5,650 vs 4,800 tons, length 125 vs 120 m, speed 16 vs 17 knots, crew 156 vs 120.

Specifications
Shardul Type 072A
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number built 3 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,650 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 125.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 17.5 m 16.4 m
Crew 156 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Shardul Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion Kirloskar PA6 STC engines Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Shardul-class has greater displacement at 5,650 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Shardul-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Shardul-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Shardul-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.