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Type 072A vs Yukan

Type 072A vs Yukan at a glance — displacement 4,800 vs 4,237 tons, length 120 vs 120 m, speed 17 vs 18 knots.

Specifications
Type 072A Yukan
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard --
Year introduced 2003 1979
Number built 15 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,800 tons 4,237 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 15.3 m
Crew 120 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 072A Yukan
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
  • 1 × twin 57 mm gun
  • 2 × twin 25 mm guns
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Yukan-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Yukan-class's 4,237 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-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 Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072A-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Yukan-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Yukan-class.