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Krivak vs Type 053H

Krivak vs Type 053H at a glance — displacement 3,575 vs 1,702 tons, length 123 vs 112 m, speed 32 vs 32 knots, crew 200 vs 200.

Specifications
Krivak Type 053H
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / patrol ship Frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1970 1975
Number built 40 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $475 million NA
Displacement 3,575 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 123.5 m 112.0 m
Beam 14.1 m 12.0 m
Crew 200 200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Krivak Type 053H
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
  • 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
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) 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
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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 1,702 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 Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Type 053H-class.