Type 072III vs Yubei
Overview
The Type 072III and the Yubei are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072III displaces 7,000 tons — 11:1 the Yubei's 650 tons. The Type 072III reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Yubei. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072III vs 1,000 for the Yubei. The Type 072III carries a crew of 104 vs 56 for the Yubei.
The Type 072III was produced in 11 units vs 22 for the Yubei. The Type 072III was commissioned in 1992, 12 years before the Yubei (2004).
| 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 |
| The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's Yubei-class landing ship medium is an amphibious warfare vessel characterized by its distinctive twin-island superstructure. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship medium |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 22 units |
| 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 | 650 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 58.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 56 ◉ |
| Propulsion | two diesel engines @ 4900 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 072III-class or Yubei-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Yubei-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072III-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-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 Yubei-class?
The Type 072III-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Yubei-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072III-class or Yubei-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Yubei-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 072III-class and Yubei-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Yubei-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072III-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.