Descubierta vs Type 056
The Descubierta and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,482 tons for the Descubierta vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Descubierta reaches 25 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Descubierta vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Descubierta carries a crew of 118 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Descubierta was produced in 9 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Descubierta was commissioned in 1978, 35 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 1,482 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 118 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Descubierta-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Descubierta-class's 1,482 tons.
Which is faster, the Descubierta-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Descubierta-class or Type 056-class?
The Descubierta-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Descubierta-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Descubierta-class's 88.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Descubierta-class and Type 056-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Descubierta-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Descubierta-class.