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Estienne d’Orves vs Type 053H2

Estienne d’Orves vs Type 053H2 at a glance — displacement 1,100 vs 1,960 tons, length 80 vs 112 m, speed 23 vs 26 knots, crew 90 vs 195.

Specifications
Estienne d’Orves Type 053H2
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Aviso Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1976 1986
Number built 20 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,100 tons 1,960 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 26.5 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 80.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 10.3 m 11.3 m
Crew 90 195
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Estienne d’Orves Type 053H2
Armament
  • 2 Exocet MM38 SSMs
  • 1 x 100 mm CADAM gun turret
  • 2 x 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 4 x 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 x L3 or L5 type torpedoes
  • 1 x sextuple Bofors 375 mm rocket launcher
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PC 2 V400 diesel engines, 8,900 kW (12,000 bhp), 2 shafts 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Estienne d’Orves-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has greater displacement at 1,960 tons compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 1,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Estienne d’Orves-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Estienne d’Orves-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Estienne d’Orves-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Estienne d’Orves-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Type 053H2-class has a larger crew complement of 195 compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Estienne d’Orves-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Type 053H2-class.