Moudge vs Type 053H

Overview

The Moudge and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Moudge vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Moudge reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. The Moudge carries a crew of 140 vs 200 for the Type 053H.

The Moudge was produced in 6 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Moudge was commissioned in 2010, 36 years after the Type 053H (1974).

Moudge

Iranian frigate, introduced in 2010, displaces 1,500 tons and has a crew of 140.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Iranian Navy's Factories
Year introduced 2010
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Type 053H

Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Moudge

Displacement 1,500 tons ◉
Maximum speed 30.0 knots ◉
Range NA
Length 95.0 m ◉
Beam 11.1 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Propulsion 2 × 10,000 hp (7,500 kW) engines, 4 × 740 hp (550 kW) diesel generators
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Fajr-27 naval gun
  • 1 × 40 mm Fath-40 AAA or 1 × 30mm Kamand CIWS
  • 2 × 20 mm cannons Oerlikon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 4 × Mehrab SAM or 4 × Sayyad-3 SAM
  • 4 × Noor or Qader anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedoes

Type 053H

Displacement 2,000 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 112.0 m ◉
Beam 12.0 m ◉
Crew 200 ◉
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Moudge-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Moudge-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Moudge-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Moudge-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Moudge-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Moudge-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Moudge-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Moudge-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Moudge-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Moudge-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Moudge-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Moudge-class.

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