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Type 072III vs Type 074

Type 072III vs Type 074 at a glance — displacement 7,000 vs 800 tons, length 119 vs 58 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 104 vs 56.

Specifications
Type 072III Type 074
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 1992 1995
Number built 11 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,000 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots NA
Length 119.5 m 58.4 m
Beam 16.4 m 10.4 m
Crew 104 56
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Armament & Systems
Type 072III Type 074
Armament
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072III-class or Type 074-class?
Both the Type 072III-class and Type 074-class have a maximum speed of 18 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 072III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072III-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.