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Cyclone vs Type 022

Overview

The Cyclone and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 336 tons for the Cyclone vs 228 tons for the Type 022. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 60 for the Type 022. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 11 years before the Type 022 (2004).

American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Coastal patrol ship
Manufacturer Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 1993
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese missile boat, introduced in 2004, utilizes four waterjet propulsors.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2004
Number built 60 units
Estimated unit price $14 million
Displacement 336 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 55.0 m β—‰
Beam 7.6 m β—‰
Crew 28 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 Γ— shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm (0.98 in) MK 38 autocannon
  • 2 Γ— .50 in (12.7 mm) caliber machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 40 mm (1.6 in) MK 19 automatic grenade launchers
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M240B machine guns
  • 6 Γ— FIM-92 Stinger SAMs
  • 2 Γ— MK-60 quadruple BGM-176B Griffin B missile launchers
Displacement 228 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 42.6 m β—‰
Beam 12.2 m β—‰
Crew 12 β—‰
Propulsion 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
Armament
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS

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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.