Djebel Chenoua vs Type 037IG

The Djebel Chenoua and the Type 037IG are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 430 tons for the Type 037IG. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037IG. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 2,000 for the Type 037IG. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 70 for the Type 037IG. The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Type 037IG. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 24 years after the Type 037IG (1964).

Algerian corvette, introduced in 1988, utilizes three MTU diesels for propulsion.
Origin 🇩🇿 Algeria
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer ECRN
Year introduced 1988
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, displaces 430 tons and is propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 550 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm
Length 58.4 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 52
Propulsion 3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 × shafts
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 (76 mm)
  • 1 × AK-630 (6 barrels × 30 mm) CIWS
  • 4 × C-802 active radar homing missiles
Displacement 430 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 58.8 m
Beam 7.2 m
Crew 70
Propulsion 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts
Armament
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges, and mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class has greater displacement at 550 tons compared to the Type 037IG-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 037IG-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Type 037IG-class have?
The Type 037IG-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.