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Kotlin vs Type 051

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Specifications
Kotlin Type 051
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Destroyer Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1955 1971
Number built 27 units 17 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,662 tons 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range NA 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 126.1 m 132.0 m
Beam 12.7 m 12.8 m
Crew 284 280
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Armament & Systems
Kotlin Type 051
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)

Overview

The Kotlin and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 16 years before the Type 051 (1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has greater displacement at 3,670 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Type 051-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has a longer range at 2,970 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class is longer at 132.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Type 051-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Type 051-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Type 051-class.