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Polnocny vs Type 079

Polnocny vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 834 vs 833 tons, length 73 vs 72 m, speed 18 vs 13 knots, crew 41 vs 109.

Specifications
Polnocny Type 079
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1967 1976
Number built 108 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 834 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 73.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 9.6 m 13.8 m
Crew 41 109
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Armament & Systems
Polnocny Type 079
Armament
  • Strela 2(SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 30 mm AK-230 air defence gun (2 or 4 twin mounts)
  • 140 mm Ogon 18-barreled rocket launcher(2)
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Polnocny-class or Type 079-class?
The Polnocny-class has greater displacement at 834 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Polnocny-class or Type 079-class?
The Polnocny-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Polnocny-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Polnocny-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Polnocny-class or Type 079-class?
The Polnocny-class is longer at 73.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Polnocny-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Polnocny-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Polnocny-class or Type 079-class?
The Polnocny-class has been built in greater numbers with 108 vessels compared to 31 vessels of the Type 079-class.