Type 071 vs Type 079
The Type 071 and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Type 071 displaces 25,000 tons — 30:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Type 071 reaches 25 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Type 071 vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Type 071 was produced in 9 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Type 071 was commissioned in 2007, 31 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| 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 medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 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 | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 071-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 071-class has greater displacement at 25,000 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 071-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 071-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 071-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 Type 071-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 071-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 071-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 071-class.