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Tapir vs Yukan

Tapir vs Yukan at a glance — displacement 4,360 vs 4,237 tons, length 112 vs 120 m, speed 16 vs 18 knots.

Specifications
Tapir Yukan
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Russian State Industry --
Year introduced 1965 1979
Number built 14 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,360 tons 4,237 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 112.8 m 120.0 m
Beam 15.3 m 15.3 m
Crew 55 --
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Armament & Systems
Tapir Yukan
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 × twin 57 mm gun
  • 2 × twin 25 mm guns
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tapir-class or Yukan-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Yukan-class's 4,237 tons.
Which is faster, the Tapir-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which is longer, the Tapir-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tapir-class or Yukan-class?
The Tapir-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Yukan-class.