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Ropucha vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Ropucha Type 072A
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Shipyard Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 2003
Number built 28 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,080 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 15 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 112.5 m 120.0 m
Beam 15.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 98 120
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Armament & Systems
Ropucha Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × 57 mm AK-725 double guns (Ropucha I)
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 (Ropucha II)
  • 2 × 30 122 mm rocket launcher A-215 Grad-M
  • Strela 2 (SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 six-barreled gatling guns (Ropucha II)
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

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

Displacement is 4,080 tons for the Ropucha vs 4,800 tons for the Type 072A. The Ropucha reaches 18 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Ropucha vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Ropucha carries a crew of 98 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Ropucha was produced in 28 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Ropucha was commissioned in 1974, 29 years before the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ropucha-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Ropucha-class's 4,080 tons.
Which is faster, the Ropucha-class or Type 072A-class?
The Ropucha-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ropucha-class or Type 072A-class?
The Ropucha-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ropucha-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Ropucha-class's 112.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ropucha-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Ropucha-class's 98 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ropucha-class or Type 072A-class?
The Ropucha-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.