Formidable vs Type 053H
The Formidable and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 33 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Displacement | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,200 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 114.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 71 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Type 053H-class?
The Formidable-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Type 053H-class?
The Formidable-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Type 053H-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.