Jason vs Type 072A

Overview

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

Displacement is 4,470 tons for the Jason vs 4,800 tons for the Type 072A. The Jason reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 4,700 nautical miles for the Jason vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Jason carries a crew of 120 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Jason was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Jason was commissioned in 1994, 9 years before the Type 072A (2003).

Greek landing ship tank, 4,470 tons displacement, utilizes two Wärtsilä Nohab diesels.
Origin 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship tank
Manufacturer Elefsis Shipyards
Year introduced 1994
Number built 5 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 4,470 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,700 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 116.0 m â—‰
Beam 15.3 m â—‰
Crew 120 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 Wärtsilä Nohab 16V25 diesels; 9,200 hp(m) (6.76 MW) sustained
Armament
  • 1 x Oto Melara 76 mm/62 Mod 9 compact gun
  • 2 x 40 mm/L 70 Breda-Bofors guns on Type 564 naval mounts
  • 2 x twin Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm
Displacement 4,800 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 17.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 120.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.4 m â—‰
Crew 120 â—‰
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 Jason-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Jason-class's 4,470 tons.
Which is faster, the Jason-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Jason-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Jason-class or Type 072A-class?
The Jason-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Jason-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Jason-class's 116.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Jason-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Jason-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jason-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Jason-class.