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Baden-Württemberg vs Type 054A

Overview

The Baden-Württemberg and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 7,200 tons for the Baden-Württemberg vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Baden-Württemberg reaches 26 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Baden-Württemberg vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.

The Baden-Württemberg was produced in 4 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $816M for the Baden-Württemberg vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Baden-Württemberg was commissioned in 2019, 11 years after the Type 054A (2008).

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 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
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 3,963 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots
Length 134.0 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has greater displacement at 7,200 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class is longer at 149.5 meters compared to the Type 054A-class's 134.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class is more expensive at approximately $816 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Baden-Württemberg-class.