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Mogami vs Type 054A

Overview

The Mogami and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 5,500 tons for the Mogami vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Mogami reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A.

The Mogami was produced in 10 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $450M for the Mogami vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Mogami was commissioned in 2022, 14 years after the Type 054A (2008).

Japanese stealth frigate, 5,500 tons displacement, uses CODAG propulsion for a 30-knot speed.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Frigate
Type Stealth frigate
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2022
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price $450 million
Chinese frigate, introduced in 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
Displacement 5,500 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range NA
Length 132.5 m
Beam 16.3 m
Crew 90
Propulsion CODAG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 2 × MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC engine, Total 70,000 HP
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 8 × Type 17 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × SeaRAM
  • Type 12 torpedoes
  • 16 × Mk-41 VLS
  • Type 07 VLA
  • 2 × Remote weapon station
  • Simplified mine laying equipment
Displacement 3,963 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots
Length 134.0 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Mogami-class has greater displacement at 5,500 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Mogami-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has a longer range at 3,800 nautical miles compared to the Mogami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Mogami-class's 132.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Mogami-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mogami-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Mogami-class.