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Type 072III vs Type 079

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Specifications
Type 072III Type 079
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1992 1976
Number built 11 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,000 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 119.5 m 72.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 13.8 m
Crew 104 109
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Armament & Systems
Type 072III Type 079
Armament
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

Overview

The Type 072III and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 072III displaces 7,000 tons — 8.4x the Type 079's 833 tons. The Type 072III reaches 18 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072III vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Type 072III carries a crew of 104 vs 109 for the Type 079.

The Type 072III was produced in 11 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Type 072III was commissioned in 1992, 16 years after the Type 079 (1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072III-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072III-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 072III-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072III-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072III-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072III-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.