Krivak vs Type 053H

The Krivak and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 4 years before the Type 053H (1974).

Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes
Displacement 2,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Type 053H-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Krivak-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Type 053H-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Type 053H-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 40 vessels of the Krivak-class.