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Type 072III vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Type 072III vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III at a glance — displacement 7,000 vs 1,690 tons, length 119 vs 77 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 104 vs 60.

Specifications
Type 072III Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1992 1980
Number built 11 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,000 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 119.5 m 77.4 m
Beam 16.4 m 10.4 m
Crew 104 60
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Armament & Systems
Type 072III Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072III-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072III-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 072III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 072III-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072III-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072III-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072III-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 072III-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.