Type 072A vs Type 072III
Overview
The Type 072A and the Type 072III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 4,800 tons for the Type 072A vs 7,000 tons for the Type 072III. The Type 072A reaches 17 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072A vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Type 072A carries a crew of 120 vs 104 for the Type 072III.
The Type 072A was produced in 15 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Type 072A was commissioned in 2003, 11 years after the Type 072III (1992).
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 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 | 4,800 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 |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-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 Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-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 Type 072III-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072A-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072A-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.