Georges Leygues vs Type 054B

Overview

The Georges Leygues and the Type 054B are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,580 tons for the Georges Leygues vs 6,000 tons for the Type 054B. The Georges Leygues reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 054B. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Georges Leygues vs 5,000 for the Type 054B.

The Georges Leygues was produced in 7 units vs 2 for the Type 054B. The Georges Leygues was commissioned in 1979, 46 years before the Type 054B (2025).

French frigate, introduced in 1979, uses CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Brest
Year introduced 1979
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, introduced in 2025, has a displacement of 6,000 tons and utilizes a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2025
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,580 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 139.0 m
Beam 14.0 m
Crew 216
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × gas turbines (23,100 shp each), 2 × diesel engines (6,400 PS each), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 4 x single MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × fixed torpedo tubes
  • 1 × single 100 mm (3.9 in) DP gun
  • 2 × single 20 mm (0.8 in) AA guns
  • 1 × octuple Crotale anti-air missile launcher
Displacement 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm
Length 150.0 m
Beam 18.0 m
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × CS16V27 diesels, 29.12 MW (39,050 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 100 mm gun H/PJ-87
  • 1 × 30 mm H/PJ-11 gun-based CIWS
  • 1 × HHQ-10 SAM-based CIWS
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 8-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS (total 32 cells)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Georges Leygues-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 4,580 tons.
Which is faster, the Georges Leygues-class or Type 054B-class?
The Georges Leygues-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 054B-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Georges Leygues-class or Type 054B-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 054B-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Georges Leygues-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 139.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Georges Leygues-class or Type 054B-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 054B-class.