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Type 071 vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Type 071 Type 072A
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number built 9 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 25,000 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 18 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 210.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 28.0 m 16.4 m
Crew -- 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 071 Type 072A
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)
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion -- Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The Type 071 and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 071 displaces 25,000 tons — 5.2:1 the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Type 071 reaches 25 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Type 071 vs 3,000 for the Type 072A.

The Type 071 was produced in 9 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Type 071 was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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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.