Kora vs Type 056
The Kora and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,320 tons for the Kora vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Kora reaches 25 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Kora vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Kora carries a crew of 134 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Kora was produced in 5 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $113M for the Kora vs $42M for the Type 056. The Kora was commissioned in 1998, 15 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 1,320 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 134 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines (14,400 PS; 10,600 kW); 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Kora-class's 1,320 tons.
Which is faster, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Kora-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Kora-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Kora-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Type 056-class's 90.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kora-class and Type 056-class have?
The Kora-class has a larger crew complement of 134 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Kora-class is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Type 056-class at $42 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kora-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kora-class.