La Fayette vs Type 053H
Overview
The La Fayette and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The La Fayette carries a crew of 164 vs 200 for the Type 053H.
The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 22 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the La Fayette-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the La Fayette-class.