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La Fayette vs Type 053H2G

La Fayette vs Type 053H2G at a glance — displacement 3,200 vs 2,250 tons, length 125 vs 112 m, speed 25 vs 28 knots, crew 164 vs 168.

Specifications
La Fayette Type 053H2G
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer DCNS Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1996 1992
Number built 20 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $325 million NA
Displacement 3,200 tons 2,250 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 12 knots 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 125.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 15.4 m 12.4 m
Crew 164 168
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Fayette Type 053H2G
Armament
  • 1 x 100 mm TR automatic gun
  • 2 x 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 8 x Exocet MM40 block II anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x Crotale CN2 CIWS
  • 2 x 6 Sadral launchers with Mistral Mk 3 SAM/SSM
  • 2 x 2 manually operated Simbad/Mistral
  • 6 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 3-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 6-cell HQ-61 Surface-to-air missile system
  • 1 × PJ33A dual 100 mm gun
  • 4 × Type 76A dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
  • 6 × torpedo launchers
  • 2 × Type 946/PJ-46 15-barrel decoy rocket launchers
Propulsion 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 14,000 hp (10,000 kW) & 2x MTU diesel at 8,840 hp (6,590 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the La Fayette-class and Type 053H2G-class have?
The Type 053H2G-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.