Kotlin vs Type 052B

Overview

The Kotlin and the Type 052B are both Destroyer classes.

The Type 052B displaces 7,000 tons — 2.6x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052B. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 280 for the Type 052B.

The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 20 for the Type 052B. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 49 years before the Type 052B (2004).

Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 126.1 m
Beam 12.7 m
Crew 284
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
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
Displacement 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 155.0 m
Beam 17.0 m
Crew 280
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas: 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW)
Armament
  • 16 × YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launchers (total 48 missiles)
  • 1 × H/PJ87 100 mm main gun
  • 2 × Type 730 CIWS
  • 4 × multiple rocket launchers
  • 2 × triple B515 324mm antisubmarine torpedo tubes (Yu-7)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Type 052B-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Type 052B-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Type 052B-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Type 052B-class.