Leander vs Type 052
The Leander and the Type 052 are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,350 tons for the Leander vs 4,674 tons for the Type 052. The Leander reaches 27 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 052. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Leander vs 5,000 for the Type 052. The Leander carries a crew of 260 vs 266 for the Type 052. The Leander was produced in 26 units vs 2 for the Type 052. The Leander was commissioned in 1963, 31 years before the Type 052 (1994).
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,350 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 260 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,674 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 266 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 x General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (55,000 shp) or 2 x Zorya-Mashproekt DA80 gas turbines (48,600 shp); 2 x MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesels (8,840 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Leander-class or Type 052-class?
The Type 052-class has greater displacement at 4,674 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Leander-class or Type 052-class?
The Type 052-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leander-class or Type 052-class?
The Type 052-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leander-class or Type 052-class?
The Type 052-class is longer at 144.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Leander-class and Type 052-class have?
The Type 052-class has a larger crew complement of 266 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leander-class or Type 052-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 052-class.