Cassard vs Type 053H
The Cassard and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Cassard displaces 5,000 tons — 2.5x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Cassard reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Cassard vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Cassard carries a crew of 250 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Cassard was produced in 2 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Cassard was commissioned in 1988, 14 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Displacement | 5,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 139.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 18PA6-V280 BTC diesel engines 31,000 kW (42,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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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 Cassard-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cassard-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassard-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Cassard-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassard-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cassard-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassard-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cassard-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassard-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Cassard-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Type 053H-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassard-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Cassard-class.