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Burak vs Type 037II

Burak vs Type 037II at a glance — displacement 1,325 vs 520 tons, length 80 vs 58 m, speed 23 vs 30 knots, crew 90 vs 70.

Specifications
Burak Type 037II
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Missile boat
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 2002 1991
Number built 6 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,325 tons 520 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots 2,000 nm
Length 80.5 m 58.8 m
Beam 10.2 m 7.2 m
Crew 90 70
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Burak Type 037II
Armament
  • 4 × Exocet SSM
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 or 76mm Oto Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm guns
  • 4 × L5 torpedoes
  • 1 × 375 mm 6 barrel ASW A/S mortars
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW) 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 520 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Type 037II-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.