Hydra vs Type 053H
The Hydra and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. The Hydra displaces 4,000 tons — 2.0x the Type 053H's 2,000 tons. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 18 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Displacement | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,100 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 117.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 173 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hydra-class or Type 053H-class?
The Hydra-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hydra-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or Type 053H-class?
The Hydra-class has a longer range at 4,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or Type 053H-class?
The Hydra-class is longer at 117.5 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.