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Barbe vs Type 037

Barbe vs Type 037 at a glance — displacement 430 vs 430 tons, length 40 vs 58 m, speed 11 vs 30 knots, crew 17 vs 70.

Specifications
Barbe Type 037
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Corvette
Type Utility landing craft Submarine chaser
Manufacturer -- Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1965 1964
Number built 22 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 430 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range NA 2,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 40.0 m 58.8 m
Beam 8.8 m 7.2 m
Crew 17 70
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Barbe Type 037
Armament
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp) 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barbe-class or Type 037-class?
Both the Barbe-class and Type 037-class displace 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Barbe-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Barbe-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barbe-class and Type 037-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barbe-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 22 vessels of the Barbe-class.