Burak vs Type 056

The Burak and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,325 tons for the Burak vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 11 years before the Type 056 (2013).

French corvette, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,325 tons and is propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick diesels.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 2002
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 2013, displaces 1,500 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2013
Number built 81 units
Estimated unit price $42 million
Displacement 1,325 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 80.5 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 90 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW)
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
Displacement 1,500 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 90.0 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
Crew 78 â—‰
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 2 × H/PJ-17 30 mm autocannon
  • 2 × 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 8-cell HHQ-10 SAM launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Burak-class's 1,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Type 056-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Burak-class's 80.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Type 056-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.