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Type 072A vs Type 075

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Specifications
Type 072A Type 075
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 2021
Number built 15 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,800 tons 40,000 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots NA
Length 120.0 m 232.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 36.8 m
Crew 120 800
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Armament & Systems
Type 072A Type 075
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
  • 2 × H/PJ-14 30 mm CIWS
  • 2 × HQ-10 SAM
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts --

Overview

The Type 072A and the Type 075 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 075 displaces 40,000 tons — 8.3x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Type 072A reaches 17 knots vs 23 knots for the Type 075. The Type 072A carries a crew of 120 vs 800 for the Type 075.

The Type 072A was produced in 15 units vs 4 for the Type 075. The Type 072A was commissioned in 2003, 18 years before the Type 075 (2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 075-class?
The Type 075-class has greater displacement at 40,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 075-class?
The Type 075-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 072A-class or Type 075-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 075-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Type 075-class?
The Type 075-class is longer at 232.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 075-class have?
The Type 075-class has a larger crew complement of 800 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 075-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 075-class.