Type 072III vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Overview
The Type 072III and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072III displaces 7,000 tons — 4.1x the Type 073 / 073A / 073III's 1,690 tons. The Type 072III reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072III vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Type 072III carries a crew of 104 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III.
The Type 072III was produced in 11 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The Type 072III was commissioned in 1992, 12 years after the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).
| 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 |
| Chinese medium landing ship, 1,690 tons displacement, entered service in 1980. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Medium landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Chinese State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| Displacement | 1,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 77.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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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.