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Khareef vs Type 056

Khareef vs Type 056 at a glance — displacement 2,660 vs 1,500 tons, length 99 vs 90 m, speed 28 vs 25 knots, crew 100 vs 78.

Specifications
Khareef Type 056
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer BAE Systems Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2013 2013
Number built 3 units 81 units
Estimated unit price NA $100 million
Displacement 2,660 tons 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 99.0 m 90.0 m
Beam 14.6 m 11.1 m
Crew 100 78
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Armament & Systems
Khareef Type 056
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
  • 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
Propulsion Two MTU 4000 series diesel engines 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
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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.