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Abukuma vs Type 053H3

Abukuma vs Type 053H3 at a glance — displacement 2,550 vs 2,393 tons, length 109 vs 112 m, speed 27 vs 28 knots, crew 120 vs 168.

Specifications
Abukuma Type 053H3
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Destroyer escort Frigate
Manufacturer Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1989 1998
Number built 6 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,550 tons 2,393 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range NA 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 109.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 13.0 m 12.4 m
Crew 120 168
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Abukuma Type 053H3
Armament
  • 8 × Harpoon missiles
  • ASROC octuple launcher
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun
  • 1 × Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 x Mk.137 SRBOC chaff launcher
  • 8 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 4-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 8-cell HQ-7 surface-to-air missile system (replaced with 1 x 8-cell HQ-10 on PLA ships)
  • 1 × H/PJ-33B dual 100 mm gun (automatic)
  • 4 × Type 76A dual 37 mm AA guns (replaced with 2 x Type 630 30mm guns on PLA ships)
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers (36 rockets)
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
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) 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.