Type 074 vs Type 079

Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1995, has a displacement of 800 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship medium
Manufacturer Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 1995
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Medium
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1976
Number built 31 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 800 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 58.4 m â—‰
Beam 10.4 m â—‰
Crew 56 â—‰
Propulsion Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts
Armament
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Displacement 833 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 72.0 m â—‰
Beam 13.8 m â—‰
Crew 109 â—‰
Propulsion two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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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.