Djebel Chenoua vs Type 037II

The Djebel Chenoua and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 430 tons for the Type 037II. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 24 years after the Type 037II (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.
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 guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm 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
  • mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037II-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class has greater displacement at 550 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037II-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 037II-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-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 037II-class?
The Type 037II-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 037II-class have?
The Type 037II-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 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.