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Adhafer vs Type 056

Adhafer vs Type 056 at a glance — displacement 2,880 vs 1,500 tons, length 120 vs 90 m, speed 30 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
Adhafer Type 056
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Corvette
Type Light frigate Corvette
Manufacturer China State Shipbuilding Corporation CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2015 2013
Number built 3 units 81 units
Estimated unit price NA $100 million
Displacement 2,880 tons 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range NA 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 120.0 m 90.0 m
Beam 14.4 m 11.1 m
Crew -- 78
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Adhafer Type 056
Armament
  • 1 × NG-16-1(76 mm) Main Gun
  • 2 × Seven-barrel 30 mm Type-730 CIWS
  • 2 × Quad C-802 active radar homing Launchers
  • 1 × 8-Cell FM90N launcher for HQ-7 naval short-range air defence missiles
  • 2 × Triple 324mm torpedo launchers
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 2 × H/PJ-17 30 mm autocannon
  • 2 × 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 8-cell HHQ-10 SAM launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 4 × MTU-1163 16V diesel engines 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Adhafer-class or Type 056-class?
The Adhafer-class has greater displacement at 2,880 tons compared to the Type 056-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Adhafer-class or Type 056-class?
The Adhafer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Adhafer-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Adhafer-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Adhafer-class or Type 056-class?
The Adhafer-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 056-class's 90.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Adhafer-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Adhafer-class.