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Runnymede vs Type 079

Runnymede vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 1,087 vs 833 tons, length 53 vs 72 m, speed 12 vs 13 knots, crew 13 vs 109.

Specifications
Runnymede Type 079
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Medium landing ship
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1990 1976
Number built 35 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 53.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 13.8 m
Crew 13 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Runnymede Type 079
Armament

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  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion -- two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 1,087 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Type 079-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 31 vessels of the Type 079-class.