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Type 072A vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Type 072A vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III at a glance — displacement 4,800 vs 1,690 tons, length 120 vs 77 m, speed 17 vs 18 knots, crew 120 vs 60.

Specifications
Type 072A Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 2003 1980
Number built 15 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,800 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 120.0 m 77.4 m
Beam 16.4 m 10.4 m
Crew 120 60
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Armament & Systems
Type 072A Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts --
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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.