Gepard vs Type 056
The Gepard is a Frigate, while the Type 056 is a Corvette. Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Gepard vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $175M for the Gepard vs $42M for the Type 056. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 10 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 102.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 94 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Gepard-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Gepard-class is longer at 102.4 meters compared to the Type 056-class's 90.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and Type 056-class have?
The Gepard-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Gepard-class is more expensive at approximately $175 million per unit compared to the Type 056-class at $42 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.