GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Type 074 vs Type 079

Type 074 vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 800 vs 833 tons, length 58 vs 72 m, speed 18 vs 13 knots, crew 56 vs 109.

Specifications
Type 074 Type 079
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Wuhu Shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1995 1976
Number built 15 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 800 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 58.4 m 72.0 m
Beam 10.4 m 13.8 m
Crew 56 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 074 Type 079
Armament
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Type 074 vs Landing Craft Air Cushion Type 074 vs Runnymede Type 074 vs Yubei Type 074 vs Aist Type 074 vs Serna Type 074 vs Type 072A

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 074-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has greater displacement at 833 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 074-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 074-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 074-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-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 074-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 074-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 074-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 074-class.