Type 071 vs Type 072A

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 â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 210.0 m â—‰
Beam 28.0 m â—‰
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 4 × AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 4 × 18-tube Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers
  • 2–4 heavy machine guns (Fitted for but not with)
  • 1 x laser-based directed energy weapon (on hull 986)
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
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 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.