Type 072A vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Overview
The Type 072A and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 2.8x the Type 073 / 073A / 073III's 1,690 tons. The Type 072A reaches 17 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072A vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Type 072A carries a crew of 120 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III.
The Type 072A was produced in 15 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Type 072A was commissioned in 2003, 23 years after the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).
| 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 |
| Chinese medium landing ship, 1,690 tons displacement, entered service in 1980. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Medium landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Chinese State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 77.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-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 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.