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La Fayette vs Type 053H2G

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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
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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)

Overview

The La Fayette and the Type 053H2G are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H2G. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 5,000 for the Type 053H2G. The La Fayette carries a crew of 164 vs 168 for the Type 053H2G.

The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 4 for the Type 053H2G. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 4 years after the Type 053H2G (1992).

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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.