Djebel Chenoua vs Type 056

The Djebel Chenoua and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.7x the Djebel Chenoua's 550 tons. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 25 years before the Type 056 (2013).

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 2013, displaces 1,500 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2013
Number built 81 units
Estimated unit price $42 million
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 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 90.0 m
Beam 11.1 m
Crew 78
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 2 × H/PJ-17 30 mm autocannon
  • 2 × 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 8-cell HHQ-10 SAM launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 550 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 056-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.