Espora vs Type 056
The Espora and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,790 tons for the Espora vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Espora reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Espora vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Espora carries a crew of 100 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Espora was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Espora was commissioned in 1985, 28 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 1,790 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Espora-class or Type 056-class?
The Espora-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Type 056-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Espora-class or Type 056-class?
The Espora-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Espora-class or Type 056-class?
The Espora-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Espora-class or Type 056-class?
The Espora-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Type 056-class's 90.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Espora-class and Type 056-class have?
The Espora-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Espora-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Espora-class.