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Adhafer vs Type 056

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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

Overview

The Adhafer is a Frigate, while the Type 056 is a Corvette.

Displacement is 2,880 tons for the Adhafer vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Adhafer reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056.

The Adhafer was produced in 3 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Adhafer was commissioned in 2015, 2 years after the Type 056 (2013).

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.