Helsinki vs Type 056
Overview
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).
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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.