Shardul vs Type 072III
Overview
The Shardul and the Type 072III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 5,650 tons for the Shardul vs 7,000 tons for the Type 072III. The Shardul reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. The Shardul carries a crew of 156 vs 104 for the Type 072III.
The Shardul was produced in 3 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Shardul was commissioned in 2007, 15 years after the Type 072III (1992).
| Indian tank landing ship Shardul, 5,650 tons displacement, was introduced in 2007. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 3 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 | 5,650 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 156 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Kirloskar PA6 STC engines |
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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 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.