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Tarlac vs Type 072A

Overview

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

The Tarlac displaces 11,583 tons — 2.4x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Tarlac reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 9,360 nautical miles for the Tarlac vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Tarlac carries a crew of 121 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Tarlac was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Tarlac was commissioned in 2016, 13 years after the Type 072A (2003).

Indonesian amphibious vessel, 11,583 tons displacement, uses a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer PT PAL Indonesia
Year introduced 2016
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2003
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 11,583 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots
Range 9,360 nm
Length 123.0 m
Beam 21.8 m
Crew 121
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 2 × MAN-STX 8L27/38 diesel engines, each producing 3,915 bhp (2,920 kW)
Armament
  • 6 x .50cal (12.7mm) guns
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid on foredeck (planned)
  • 1 x gun-based CIWS, either Rheinmetall Oerlikon Millennium Gun or Aselsan GOKDENIZ (planned)
  • 2 × 30mm Aselsan SMASH secondary guns (planned)
  • 8 x .50cal (12.7mm) guns
Displacement 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m
Crew 120
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tarlac-class or Type 072A-class?
The Tarlac-class has greater displacement at 11,583 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Tarlac-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Tarlac-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tarlac-class or Type 072A-class?
The Tarlac-class has a longer range at 9,360 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tarlac-class or Type 072A-class?
The Tarlac-class is longer at 123.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Tarlac-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Tarlac-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tarlac-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Tarlac-class.