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Ropucha vs Type 072III

Overview

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

Displacement is 4,080 tons for the Ropucha vs 7,000 tons for the Type 072III. The Ropucha reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Ropucha vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Ropucha carries a crew of 98 vs 104 for the Type 072III.

The Ropucha was produced in 28 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Ropucha was commissioned in 1974, 18 years before the Type 072III (1992).

Ex-USSR Ropucha-class landing ship, introduced in 1974, has a displacement of 4,080 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 28 units
Estimated unit price NA
The Chinese Type 072III-class tank landing ship, commissioned in 1992 for amphibious warfare, is distinguished by a stern helicopter platform that lacks an enclosed hangar.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1992
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,080 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 15 knots
Length 112.5 m
Beam 15.0 m
Crew 98
Propulsion 2 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines
Armament
  • 2 × 57 mm AK-725 double guns (Ropucha I)
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 (Ropucha II)
  • 2 × 30 122 mm rocket launcher A-215 Grad-M
  • Strela 2 (SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 six-barreled gatling guns (Ropucha II)
Displacement 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 119.5 m
Beam 16.4 m
Crew 104
Propulsion 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
Armament
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ropucha-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Ropucha-class's 4,080 tons.
Which is faster, the Ropucha-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Ropucha-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ropucha-class or Type 072III-class?
The Ropucha-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 072III-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ropucha-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Ropucha-class's 112.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ropucha-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Ropucha-class's 98 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ropucha-class or Type 072III-class?
The Ropucha-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.