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LHA-1 Tarawa vs Type 079

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Specifications
LHA-1 Tarawa Type 079
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1976 1976
Number built 5 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 39,967 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 20 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 254.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 40.2 m 13.8 m
Crew 930 109
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Armament & Systems
LHA-1 Tarawa Type 079
Armament
  • Mark 49 RAM missile system
  • 2 × Vulcan Phalanx
  • 6 × 25 mm automatic cannons
  • 8 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 × 8 cell MK-25 NATO Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers
  • 3 × 5-inch (127 mm) Mk 45 lightweight guns
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × Combustion Engineering boilers, 2 × Westinghouse turbines, 70,000 horsepower (52,000 kW), 2 × propeller shafts, 1 × bow thruster two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

Overview

The LHA-1 Tarawa and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The LHA-1 Tarawa displaces 39,967 tons — 48:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The LHA-1 Tarawa reaches 24 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the LHA-1 Tarawa vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The LHA-1 Tarawa carries a crew of 930 vs 109 for the Type 079.

The LHA-1 Tarawa was produced in 5 units vs 31 for the Type 079.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the LHA-1 Tarawa-class or Type 079-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has greater displacement at 39,967 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the LHA-1 Tarawa-class or Type 079-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the LHA-1 Tarawa-class or Type 079-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the LHA-1 Tarawa-class or Type 079-class?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class is longer at 254.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the LHA-1 Tarawa-class and Type 079-class have?
The LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a larger crew complement of 930 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LHA-1 Tarawa-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the LHA-1 Tarawa-class.