Karel Doorman vs Type 053H
The Karel Doorman and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Karel Doorman reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Karel Doorman vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Karel Doorman carries a crew of 154 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Karel Doorman was produced in 8 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Karel Doorman was commissioned in 1991, 17 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Dutch multi-purpose frigate, 3,500 tons displacement, utilizes CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $294 million |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 154 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG-propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey 1A (16,700 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Stork-Werkspoor 12SW280 (4,895 hp) + 4 Stork DRO 218K diesel engines |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Karel Doorman-class or Type 053H-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or Type 053H-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or Type 053H-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Karel Doorman-class.