Helsinki vs Type 056

The Helsinki and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 5.0x the Helsinki's 300 tons. The Helsinki reaches 32 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. The Helsinki carries a crew of 30 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Helsinki was produced in 4 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Helsinki was commissioned in 1981, 32 years before the Type 056 (2013).

Finnish Helsinki-class corvette, introduced in 1981, has a maximum speed of 32 knots.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard
Year introduced 1981
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 2013, displaces 1,500 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2013
Number built 81 units
Estimated unit price $42 million
Displacement 300 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range NA
Length 45.0 m
Beam 8.9 m
Crew 30
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 2 × Sako twin-barreled 23 mm/87 (modified ZU-23-2)
  • 8 × Saab RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
Displacement 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 90.0 m
Beam 11.1 m
Crew 78
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 2 × H/PJ-17 30 mm autocannon
  • 2 × 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 8-cell HHQ-10 SAM launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Helsinki-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Type 056-class?
The Helsinki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Helsinki-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Helsinki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Helsinki-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.