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Balikpapan vs Type 074

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Specifications
Balikpapan Type 074
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Heavy landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Walkers Limited Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 1973 1995
Number built 8 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 517 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm NA
Length 44.5 m 58.4 m
Beam 10.1 m 10.4 m
Crew 16 56
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Armament & Systems
Balikpapan Type 074
Armament
  • two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts

Overview

The Balikpapan and the Type 074 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 517 tons for the Balikpapan vs 800 tons for the Type 074. The Balikpapan reaches 10 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Balikpapan carries a crew of 16 vs 56 for the Type 074.

The Balikpapan was produced in 8 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Balikpapan was commissioned in 1973, 22 years before the Type 074 (1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has greater displacement at 800 tons compared to the Balikpapan-class's 517 tons.
Which is faster, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Balikpapan-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Balikpapan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is longer at 58.4 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 074-class has a larger crew complement of 56 compared to the Balikpapan-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.