Type 072A vs Type 074
Overview
The Type 072A and the Type 074 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 6.0x the Type 074's 800 tons. The Type 072A reaches 17 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Type 072A carries a crew of 120 vs 56 for the Type 074.
The Type 072A was produced in 15 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Type 072A was commissioned in 2003, 8 years after the Type 074 (1995).
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1995, has a displacement of 800 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Medium landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Wuhu Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| 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 | 800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 58.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 56 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-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 074-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 074-class?
Both the Type 072A-class and Type 074-class have been built in equal numbers with 15 vessels each.