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Newport vs Type 072III

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Specifications
Newport Type 072III
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1969 1992
Number built 20 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,476 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 159.2 m 119.5 m
Beam 21.2 m 16.4 m
Crew 213 104
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Newport Type 072III
Armament
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
Propulsion 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW) 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW

Overview

The Newport and the Type 072III are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 8,476 tons for the Newport vs 7,000 tons for the Type 072III. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Newport vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 104 for the Type 072III.

The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 23 years before the Type 072III (1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Type 072III-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Type 072III-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Type 072III-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 072III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Type 072III-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Type 072III-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.