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Tapir vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Tapir Type 072A
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1965 2003
Number built 14 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,360 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 112.8 m 120.0 m
Beam 15.3 m 16.4 m
Crew 55 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Tapir Type 072A
Armament
  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

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

Displacement is 4,360 tons for the Tapir vs 4,800 tons for the Type 072A. The Tapir reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. The Tapir carries a crew of 55 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Tapir was produced in 14 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Tapir was commissioned in 1965, 38 years before the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tapir-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Tapir-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tapir-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tapir-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Tapir-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tapir-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.