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Type 079 vs Yubei

Type 079 vs Yubei at a glance — displacement 833 vs 650 tons, length 72 vs 58 m, speed 13 vs 18 knots, crew 109 vs 56.

Specifications
Type 079 Yubei
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Landing ship medium
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard --
Year introduced 1976 2004
Number built 31 units 22 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 833 tons 650 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 10 knots 1,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 72.0 m 58.4 m
Beam 13.8 m 19.4 m
Crew 109 56
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 079 Yubei
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
  • 2 Type 61 25mm AAA guns
Propulsion two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each two diesel engines @ 4900 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 079-class or Yubei-class?
The Type 079-class has greater displacement at 833 tons compared to the Yubei-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 079-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-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 079-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 079-class or Yubei-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Yubei-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 079-class and Yubei-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Yubei-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 079-class or Yubei-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 22 vessels of the Yubei-class.