Type 072A vs Type 079
Overview
The Type 072A and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 5.8x the Type 079's 833 tons. The Type 072A reaches 17 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072A vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Type 072A carries a crew of 120 vs 109 for the Type 079.
The Type 072A was produced in 15 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Type 072A was commissioned in 2003, 27 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| 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 landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 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 | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 ◉ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 072A-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.