Duke vs Type 053H1Q
Overview
The Duke and the Type 053H1Q are both Frigate classes.
The Duke displaces 4,900 tons — 2.5x the Type 053H1Q's 2,000 tons. The Duke reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H1Q. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Duke vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1Q. The Duke carries a crew of 185 vs 200 for the Type 053H1Q.
The Duke was produced in 16 units vs 39 for the Type 053H1Q. The Duke was commissioned in 1987, 13 years after the Type 053H1Q (1974).
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The Type 053H1Q-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Duke-class.