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Krivak vs Type 053H1

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Specifications
Krivak Type 053H1
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / patrol ship Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1970 1981
Number built 40 units 9 units
Estimated unit price $475 million NA
Displacement 3,575 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm
Length 123.5 m 103.2 m
Beam 14.1 m 10.8 m
Crew 200 190
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Armament & Systems
Krivak Type 053H1
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
  • 6 × SY-2 anti-ship missiles in two triple launchers
  • 2 × twin 100 mm guns
  • 4 × twin 37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × Type 81 (RBU-1200) 5-tube ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × depth charge racks
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 × 12E390VA diesels, 7,885 hp

Overview

The Krivak and the Type 053H1 are both Frigate classes.

The Krivak displaces 3,575 tons — 2.1:1 the Type 053H1's 1,702 tons. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 053H1. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 190 for the Type 053H1.

The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 9 for the Type 053H1. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 11 years before the Type 053H1 (1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Type 053H1-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 053H1-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Type 053H1-class's 103.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Type 053H1-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Type 053H1-class's 190 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 053H1-class.