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Type 072III vs Yukan

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Specifications
Type 072III Yukan
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding --
Year introduced 1992 1979
Number built 11 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,000 tons 4,237 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 119.5 m 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 15.3 m
Crew 104 --
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Armament & Systems
Type 072III Yukan
Armament
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
  • 1 × twin 57 mm gun
  • 2 × twin 25 mm guns
Propulsion 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW --

Overview

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

Displacement is 7,000 tons for the Type 072III vs 4,237 tons for the Yukan. The Type 072III reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Yukan. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Type 072III vs 3,000 for the Yukan.

The Type 072III was produced in 11 units vs 7 for the Yukan. The Type 072III was commissioned in 1992, 13 years after the Yukan (1979).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 072III-class or Yukan-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Yukan-class's 4,237 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 072III-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-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 Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072III-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 072III-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 072III-class or Yukan-class?
The Type 072III-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Yukan-class.