Krivak vs Type 054A

The Krivak and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 3,800 for the Type 054A. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $475M for the Krivak vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 38 years before the Type 054A (2008).

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 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
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
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 3,963 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 134.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.0 m â—‰
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Type 054A-class?
Both the Krivak-class and Type 054A-class have been built in equal numbers with 40 vessels each.