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Duke vs Type 053H3

Duke vs Type 053H3 at a glance — displacement 4,900 vs 2,393 tons, length 133 vs 112 m, speed 28 vs 28 knots, crew 185 vs 168.

Specifications
Duke Type 053H3
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1998
Number built 16 units 10 units
Estimated unit price $165 million NA
Displacement 4,900 tons 2,393 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm at 15 knots 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 133.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 16.1 m 12.4 m
Crew 185 168
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Armament & Systems
Duke Type 053H3
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell Sea Ceptor GWS 35 VLS
  • 2 × quad Harpoon Block 1C (being replaced by Naval Strike Missile)
  • 2 × twin 12.75 in (324 mm) Sting Ray torpedo tubes
  • 1 × BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 naval gun
  • 2 × 30 mm DS30M Mk2 guns or 2 × 30 mm DS30B guns
  • 2 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 4 × General-purpose machine guns
  • 8 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 4-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 8-cell HQ-7 surface-to-air missile system (replaced with 1 x 8-cell HQ-10 on PLA ships)
  • 1 × H/PJ-33B dual 100 mm gun (automatic)
  • 4 × Type 76A dual 37 mm AA guns (replaced with 2 x Type 630 30mm guns on PLA ships)
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers (36 rockets)
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
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) CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Type 053H3-class's 2,393 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H3-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Type 053H3-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Duke-class has a larger crew complement of 185 compared to the Type 053H3-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 053H3-class.