Alvand vs Type 053H

The Alvand and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,540 tons for the Alvand vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 3 years before the Type 053H (1974).

Iranian frigate, introduced in 1971, reaches a speed of 39 knots.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,540 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 39.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 94.5 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
Crew 146 â—‰
Propulsion 2 Paxman Ventura cruising diesels 3,800 bhp (2,800 kW), and 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM2 boost gas turbines 46,000 shp (34,000 kW) on 2 shafts
Armament
  • 4 × C-802 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 4.5 in (114 mm) Mark 8 gun
  • 1 × twin 35 mm (1.4 in) AA guns
  • 2 × single 20 mm (0.79 in) guns
  • 2 × 81 mm (3 in) mortars
  • 2 × 0.50 cal machine guns
  • 1 × Limbo ASW mortar
  • 2 × triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes
Displacement 2,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Alvand-class's 1,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Type 053H-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Type 053H-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Type 053H-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Alvand-class's 94.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Alvand-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.