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Cyclone vs Type 022

Cyclone vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 336 vs 228 tons, length 55 vs 42 m, speed 35 vs 38 knots, crew 28 vs 12.

Specifications
Cyclone Type 022
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Coastal patrol ship Missile boat
Manufacturer Bollinger Shipyards Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1993 2004
Number built 14 units 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 336 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 55.0 m 42.6 m
Beam 7.6 m 12.2 m
Crew 28 12
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Armament & Systems
Cyclone Type 022
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm (0.98 in) MK 38 autocannon
  • 2 × .50 in (12.7 mm) caliber machine guns
  • 2 × 40 mm (1.6 in) MK 19 automatic grenade launchers
  • 2 × 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M240B machine guns
  • 6 × FIM-92 Stinger SAMs
  • 2 × MK-60 quadruple BGM-176B Griffin B missile launchers
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Type 022-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Cyclone-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Type 022-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Type 022-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Type 022-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Cyclone-class.