Cheng Kung vs Type 053H

The Cheng Kung and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Cheng Kung displaces 4,300 tons — 2.1x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 19 years after the Type 053H (1974).

Taiwanese guided-missile frigate, introduced in 1993, propelled by two General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines.
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1993
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price $240 million
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,300 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 138.8 m
Beam 14.0 m
Crew 235
Propulsion 2 × General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, 41,000 shp (31,000 kW); 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 720 hp (540 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × Mk 13 Launcher for RIM-66 Standard MR missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 32 torpedo tubes with Mark 46 anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 guns
  • 1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS point defense cannon
  • 2 × Type 75 20 mm/68 caliber guns
  • 4 × Hsiung Feng II SSM
  • 4 × Hsiung Feng III SSM
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
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Type 053H-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.