Shardul vs Type 072A

Overview

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

Displacement is 5,650 tons for the Shardul vs 4,800 tons for the Type 072A. The Shardul reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. The Shardul carries a crew of 156 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Shardul was produced in 3 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Shardul was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).

Indian tank landing ship Shardul, 5,650 tons displacement, was introduced in 2007.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Year introduced 2007
Number built 3 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 5,650 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots
Range NA
Length 125.0 m
Beam 17.5 m
Crew 156
Propulsion Kirloskar PA6 STC engines
Armament
  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
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 Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Shardul-class has greater displacement at 5,650 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Shardul-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Shardul-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Shardul-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shardul-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.