Broadsword vs Type 053H
The Broadsword and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Broadsword displaces 4,500 tons — 2.2x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 5 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Type 053H-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Broadsword-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Type 053H-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Type 053H-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.