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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
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
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
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers

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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.