Cornwall vs Type 053H
The Cornwall and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Cornwall displaces 4,850 tons — 2.4x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Cornwall reaches 18 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Cornwall vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Cornwall carries a crew of 301 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Cornwall was commissioned in 1988, 14 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| British missile frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by two Rolls Royce Spey gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter / Yarrow |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 148.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 301 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls Royce SM-1 Spey gas turbines with a power of 48,220 hp each - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 Sea Wolf GWS 25 launchers (32 missiles) + 1 114mm Mk.8 gun + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS + 2 30mm DS-30B guns + 6 T/ASM MTLS + 2 Lynx HMA 8 / Merlin HM 1 helicopters |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cornwall-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Cornwall-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cornwall-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cornwall-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cornwall-class or Type 053H-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cornwall-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Cornwall-class has a larger crew complement of 301 compared to the Type 053H-class's 200 crew members.