Gepard vs Type 054A
Overview
The Gepard and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
The Type 054A displaces 3,963 tons — 2.6x the Gepard's 1,500 tons. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $175M for the Gepard vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 5 years before the Type 054A (2008).
| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 102.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 |
| Propulsion | Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Gepard-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Gepard-class's 102.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is more expensive at approximately $348 million per unit compared to the Gepard-class at $175 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.