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Solgae vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Solgae Type 072A
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number built 4 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 155 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 40.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 100 nm at 100 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 27.9 m 120.0 m
Beam 14.6 m 16.4 m
Crew 24 120
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Armament & Systems
Solgae Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × K6 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × Vericor ETF40B gas turbines Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The Solgae and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 31:1 the Solgae's 155 tons. The Solgae reaches 40 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 100 nautical miles for the Solgae vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Solgae carries a crew of 24 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Solgae was produced in 4 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Solgae was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Solgae-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Solgae-class's 155 tons.
Which is faster, the Solgae-class or Type 072A-class?
The Solgae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Solgae-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Solgae-class's 100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Solgae-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Solgae-class's 27.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Solgae-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Solgae-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Solgae-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Solgae-class.