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FF-1052 Knox vs Type 053H2

FF-1052 Knox vs Type 053H2 at a glance — displacement 4,130 vs 1,960 tons, length 134 vs 112 m, speed 27 vs 26 knots, crew 257 vs 195.

Specifications
FF-1052 Knox Type 053H2
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1969 1986
Number built 46 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,130 tons 1,960 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 26.5 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 134.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 14.3 m 11.3 m
Crew 257 195
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Armament & Systems
FF-1052 Knox Type 053H2
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
  • 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
Propulsion 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H2-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 1,960 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H2-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Type 053H2-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H2-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H2-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H2-class's 195 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Type 053H2-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Type 053H2-class.