FF-1052 Knox vs Type 053H1Q

Overview

The FF-1052 Knox and the Type 053H1Q are both Frigate classes.

The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons β€” 2.1x the Type 053H1Q's 2,000 tons. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H1Q. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1Q. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 200 for the Type 053H1Q.

The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 39 for the Type 053H1Q. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 5 years before the Type 053H1Q (1974).

United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard
Year introduced 1969
Number built 46 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaced 2,000 tons.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 39 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,130 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 134.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.3 m β—‰
Crew 257 β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 Γ— 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 Γ— Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 Γ— Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
  • 1 Γ— Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow
  • 1 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Displacement 2,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 112.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 200 β—‰
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 39 vessels of the Type 053H1Q-class.