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Halifax vs Type 053H1Q

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Specifications
Halifax Type 053H1Q
Origin 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd. Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1991 1974
Number built 12 units 39 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,735 tons 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 134.1 m 112.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 12.0 m
Crew 255 200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Halifax Type 053H1Q
Armament
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles
  • 16 × RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow block II
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 gun
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21)
  • 4 × 12.7 mm M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
  • 2 × twin 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for 24 × Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp) 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp

Overview

The Halifax and the Type 053H1Q are both Frigate classes.

The Halifax displaces 4,735 tons — 2.4x the Type 053H1Q's 2,000 tons. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H1Q. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1Q. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 200 for the Type 053H1Q.

The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 39 for the Type 053H1Q. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 17 years after the Type 053H1Q (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.