Tapir vs Type 079
Overview
The Tapir and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Tapir displaces 4,360 tons — 5.2x the Type 079's 833 tons. The Tapir reaches 16 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. The Tapir carries a crew of 55 vs 109 for the Type 079.
The Tapir was produced in 14 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Tapir was commissioned in 1965, 11 years before the Type 079 (1976).
| Ex-USSR landing ship, tank, 4,360 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 for amphibious operations. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship, tank |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,360 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 112.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 55 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 ◉ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Tapir-class or Type 079-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Tapir-class or Type 079-class?
The Tapir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tapir-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tapir-class or Type 079-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Tapir-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tapir-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.