Cornwall vs Type 054A
Overview
The Cornwall and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,850 tons for the Cornwall vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Cornwall reaches 18 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Cornwall vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Cornwall was commissioned in 1988, 20 years before the Type 054A (2008).
| 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 | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cornwall-class or Type 054A-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Cornwall-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cornwall-class or Type 054A-class?
The Cornwall-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cornwall-class or Type 054A-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the Type 054A-class's 134.0 meters.