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).

French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 2007
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
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)
Armament
  • 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs (to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM)
  • 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30
  • 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15
  • 2 × B515 triple tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes
  • 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMG
  • 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun
  • Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)
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
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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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.