Cheng Kung vs Type 053H2
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the Type 053H2 are both Frigate classes.
The Cheng Kung displaces 4,300 tons — 2.1x the Type 053H2's 2,000 tons. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H2. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,000 for the Type 053H2. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 200 for the Type 053H2.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 39 for the Type 053H2. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 19 years after the Type 053H2 (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 | $300 million |
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-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 053H2-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Type 053H2-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Type 053H2-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.