Baden-Württemberg vs Type 053H

The Baden-Württemberg and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Baden-Württemberg displaces 7,200 tons — 3.6x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Baden-Württemberg reaches 26 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Baden-Württemberg vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Baden-Württemberg carries a crew of 190 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Baden-Württemberg was produced in 4 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Baden-Württemberg was commissioned in 2019, 45 years after the Type 053H (1974).

German frigate, entered service in 2019, utilizes CODLAG propulsion for a maximum speed of 26 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Year introduced 2019
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $816 million
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 7,200 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm
Length 149.5 m
Beam 18.8 m
Crew 190
Propulsion CODLAG: 1 × 20 MW gas turbine, 2 × 4.7 MW electric motors, 4 × 2.9 MW diesel generators, 3 × gearboxes, 2 × shafts, 1 × 1 MW bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 × 127 mm lightweight Otobreda naval gun
  • 2 × 27 mm MLG 27 remote-controlled autocannons
  • 5 × 12.7 mm Hitrole-NT remote-controlled machine gun turrets
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × RAM Block II launchers (21 missiles each)
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • Water cannons
Displacement 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 112.0 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 200
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 Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 053H-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has greater displacement at 7,200 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 053H-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class is longer at 149.5 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Baden-Württemberg-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 190 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Baden-Württemberg-class.