La Fayette vs Type 053H3
Overview
The La Fayette and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 5,000 for the Type 053H3. The La Fayette carries a crew of 164 vs 168 for the Type 053H3.
The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 2 years before the Type 053H3 (1998).
| French general purpose frigate, introduced in 1996, powered by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | General-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| 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 | 2,393 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 168 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H3-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Type 053H3-class's 2,393 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-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 053H3-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H3-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Type 053H3-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Type 053H3-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the La Fayette-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H3-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 053H3-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 053H3-class.