Khareef vs Type 056

The Khareef and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 2,660 tons for the Khareef vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Khareef reaches 28 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Khareef vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Khareef carries a crew of 100 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Khareef was produced in 3 units vs 81 for the Type 056.

British corvette, 2,660 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU 4000 series diesel engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer BAE Systems
Year introduced 2013
Number built 3 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 2,660 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm â—‰
Length 99.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.6 m â—‰
Crew 100 â—‰
Propulsion Two MTU 4000 series diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 × 30mm MSI DS30M cannon
  • 12 × VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × MM-40 Block III Exocet surface-to-surface missiles
Displacement 1,500 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 90.0 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
Crew 78 â—‰
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 Khareef-class or Type 056-class?
The Khareef-class has greater displacement at 2,660 tons compared to the Type 056-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Khareef-class or Type 056-class?
The Khareef-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Khareef-class or Type 056-class?
The Khareef-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Khareef-class or Type 056-class?
The Khareef-class is longer at 99.0 meters compared to the Type 056-class's 90.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Khareef-class and Type 056-class have?
The Khareef-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Khareef-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Khareef-class.