Type 071 vs Type 072A
Overview
The Type 071 and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 071 displaces 25,000 tons — 5.2x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Type 071 reaches 25 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Type 071 vs 3,000 for the Type 072A.
The Type 071 was produced in 9 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Type 071 was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).
| Chinese amphibious transport dock, 25,000 tons displacement, manufactured by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 25,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 210.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 071-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 071-class has greater displacement at 25,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 071-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 071-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 071-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 071-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 071-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 071-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 071-class.