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Tapir vs Type 079

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Specifications
Tapir Type 079
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1965 1976
Number built 14 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,360 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 112.8 m 72.0 m
Beam 15.3 m 13.8 m
Crew 55 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Tapir Type 079
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
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

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).

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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.