Bayandor vs Type 037IG

Overview

The Bayandor and the Type 037IG are both Corvette classes.

The Bayandor displaces 900 tons β€” 2.1x the Type 037IG's 430 tons. The Bayandor reaches 20 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037IG. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Bayandor vs 2,000 for the Type 037IG. The Bayandor carries a crew of 140 vs 70 for the Type 037IG.

The Bayandor was produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Type 037IG.

American corvette, 900 tons displacement, built by Levingston Shipbuilding.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Levingston Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1964
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, displaces 430 tons and is propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 900 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,500 nm β—‰
Length 84.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.1 m β—‰
Crew 140 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8 diesels on 2 shafts
Armament
  • 4 Γ— C-802 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 1 Γ— 76/62 mm Fajr-27 dual purpose naval gun
  • 1 Γ— twin 40/56 mm AAA
  • 2 Γ— single 20 mm AAA
  • 2 Γ— 0.50cal machine guns
  • 2 x triple light torpedo launchers
Displacement 430 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,000 nm β—‰
Length 58.8 m β—‰
Beam 7.2 m β—‰
Crew 70 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 Γ— shafts
Armament
  • 4 Γ— Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2Γ—2)
  • 4 Γ— Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2Γ—2)
  • 4 Γ— RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 Γ— BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 Γ— depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges, and mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bayandor-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Bayandor-class has greater displacement at 900 tons compared to the Type 037IG-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Bayandor-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Bayandor-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bayandor-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Bayandor-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037IG-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bayandor-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Bayandor-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Type 037IG-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Bayandor-class and Type 037IG-class have?
The Bayandor-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 037IG-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayandor-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Bayandor-class.