Abukuma vs Type 053H3
The Abukuma and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 168 for the Type 053H3. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 9 years before the Type 053H3 (1998).
| Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Destroyer escort |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,393 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 168 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Abukuma-class has greater displacement at 2,550 tons compared to the Type 053H3-class's 2,393 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H3-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.