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Auguste Bénébig vs Type 022

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Specifications
Auguste Bénébig Type 022
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Missile boat
Manufacturer Socarenam Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2023 2004
Number built 4 units 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 1,300 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm NA
Length 80.0 m 42.6 m
Beam 11.8 m 12.2 m
Crew 30 12
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Auguste Bénébig Type 022
Armament
  • 1 Nexter Narwhal 20 mm remotely operated autocannon
  • 2 M2 Browning 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion -- 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors

Overview

The Auguste Bénébig and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Auguste Bénébig displaces 1,300 tons — 5.7x the Type 022's 228 tons. The Auguste Bénébig reaches 24 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Auguste Bénébig carries a crew of 30 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Auguste Bénébig was produced in 4 units vs 60 for the Type 022. The Auguste Bénébig was commissioned in 2023, 19 years after the Type 022 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Type 022-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has greater displacement at 1,300 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Type 022-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Type 022-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Auguste Bénébig-class and Type 022-class have?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Auguste Bénébig-class.