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Cassiopea vs Type 022

Overview

The Cassiopea and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Cassiopea displaces 1,500 tons — 6.6x the Type 022's 228 tons. The Cassiopea reaches 21 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Cassiopea carries a crew of 60 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Cassiopea was produced in 4 units vs 60 for the Type 022. The Cassiopea was commissioned in 1989, 15 years before the Type 022 (2004).

Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, has a 1,500 tons displacement and a crew of 60.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese missile boat, introduced in 2004, utilizes four waterjet propulsors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2004
Number built 60 units
Estimated unit price $14 million
Displacement 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots
Length 79.8 m
Beam 11.8 m
Crew 60
Propulsion 2 x shafts, 2 x diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230.16 propulsion diesels 5.84 kW (7.83 bhp), 3 x diesel engine generators Isotta Fraschini ID 36SS6V, 1 x diesel engine generator Isotta Fraschini VM-V6130T for emergency
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76/62mm Allargato gun
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm
  • 2 × 7,62 mm MG 42/59 machine guns
Displacement 228 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 42.6 m
Beam 12.2 m
Crew 12
Propulsion 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
Armament
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cassiopea-class or Type 022-class?
The Cassiopea-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassiopea-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Cassiopea-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassiopea-class or Type 022-class?
The Cassiopea-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassiopea-class or Type 022-class?
The Cassiopea-class is longer at 79.8 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassiopea-class and Type 022-class have?
The Cassiopea-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassiopea-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Cassiopea-class.