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Shardul vs Type 072III

Shardul vs Type 072III at a glance — displacement 5,650 vs 7,000 tons, length 125 vs 119 m, speed 16 vs 18 knots, crew 156 vs 104.

Specifications
Shardul Type 072III
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2007 1992
Number built 3 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,650 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 125.0 m 119.5 m
Beam 17.5 m 16.4 m
Crew 156 104
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Shardul Type 072III
Armament
  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
Propulsion Kirloskar PA6 STC engines 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Shardul-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Shardul-class's 5,650 tons.
Which is faster, the Shardul-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Shardul-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Shardul-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-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 072III-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Shardul-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shardul-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.