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Burak vs Type 056

Burak vs Type 056 at a glance — displacement 1,325 vs 1,500 tons, length 80 vs 90 m, speed 23 vs 25 knots, crew 90 vs 78.

Specifications
Burak Type 056
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2002 2013
Number built 6 units 81 units
Estimated unit price NA $100 million
Displacement 1,325 tons 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 80.5 m 90.0 m
Beam 10.2 m 11.1 m
Crew 90 78
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Armament & Systems
Burak Type 056
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
  • 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
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW) 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
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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.