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Type 073 / 073A / 073III vs Type 074

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Specifications
Type 073 / 073A / 073III Type 074
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 1980 1995
Number built 1 unit 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,690 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 16 knots NA
Length 77.4 m 58.4 m
Beam 10.4 m 10.4 m
Crew 60 56
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Armament & Systems
Type 073 / 073A / 073III Type 074
Armament
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion -- Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts

Overview

The Type 073 / 073A / 073III and the Type 074 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 073 / 073A / 073III displaces 1,690 tons — 2.1x the Type 074's 800 tons. The Type 073 / 073A / 073III reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Type 073 / 073A / 073III carries a crew of 60 vs 56 for the Type 074.

The Type 073 / 073A / 073III was produced in 1 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Type 073 / 073A / 073III was commissioned in 1980, 15 years before the Type 074 (1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.