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Al Madinah vs Type 053H

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Specifications
Al Madinah Type 053H
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1985 1974
Number built 4 units 43 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 115.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 12.5 m 12.0 m
Crew 179 200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Type 053H
Armament
  • 8 × Otomat mk 2 anti ship missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 compact gun
  • 2 × twin 40 mm/70 Breda Bofors guns
  • 1 × 8-cell Crotale surface to air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 4 × 550 mm torpedo tubes (F17P torpedoes)
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp

Overview

The Al Madinah and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 200 for the Type 053H.

The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 11 years after the Type 053H (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.