Esmeraldas vs Type 056
The Esmeraldas and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.2x the Esmeraldas's 685 tons. The Esmeraldas reaches 37 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Esmeraldas vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Esmeraldas carries a crew of 51 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Esmeraldas was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Esmeraldas was commissioned in 1982, 31 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 685 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 1200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 51 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 shaft MTU diesel engines, 24,400 hp (18,200 kW) |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Esmeraldas-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Esmeraldas-class's 685 tons.
Which is faster, the Esmeraldas-class or Type 056-class?
The Esmeraldas-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Esmeraldas-class or Type 056-class?
The Esmeraldas-class has a longer range at 4,400 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Esmeraldas-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Esmeraldas-class's 62.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Esmeraldas-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Esmeraldas-class's 51 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Esmeraldas-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Esmeraldas-class.