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Type 072A vs Type 072III

Type 072A vs Type 072III at a glance — displacement 4,800 vs 7,000 tons, length 120 vs 119 m, speed 17 vs 18 knots, crew 120 vs 104.

Specifications
Type 072A Type 072III
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 1992
Number built 15 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,800 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m 119.5 m
Beam 16.4 m 16.4 m
Crew 120 104
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Armament & Systems
Type 072A Type 072III
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.