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FF-1052 Knox vs Type 053H1

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Specifications
FF-1052 Knox Type 053H1
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1969 1981
Number built 46 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,130 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm
Length 134.0 m 103.2 m
Beam 14.3 m 10.8 m
Crew 257 190
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Armament & Systems
FF-1052 Knox Type 053H1
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 6 × SY-2 anti-ship missiles in two triple launchers
  • 2 × twin 100 mm guns
  • 4 × twin 37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × Type 81 (RBU-1200) 5-tube ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × depth charge racks
Propulsion 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp 2 × 12E390VA diesels, 7,885 hp

Overview

The FF-1052 Knox and the Type 053H1 are both Frigate classes.

The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.4:1 the Type 053H1's 1,702 tons. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 053H1. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 190 for the Type 053H1.

The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 9 for the Type 053H1. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 12 years before the Type 053H1 (1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H1-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Type 053H1-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1-class's 103.2 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Type 053H1-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H1-class's 190 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 053H1-class.