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Nanuchka vs Type 037

Nanuchka vs Type 037 at a glance — displacement 671 vs 430 tons, length 59 vs 58 m, speed 35 vs 30 knots, crew 60 vs 70.

Specifications
Nanuchka Type 037
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Almaz Shipyard Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1970 1964
Number built 47 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 671 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots 2,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 59.3 m 58.8 m
Beam 12.6 m 7.2 m
Crew 60 70
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Armament & Systems
Nanuchka Type 037
Armament
  • 6 × P-120 (SS-N-9 'Siren') (2×3) or 4 × P-15 (SS-N-2 'Styx') anti-ship missiles
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25 'Switchblade') anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 20 × 4K33 (SA-N-4 'Gecko') surface-to-air missiles
  • Twin 57mm AK-257 gun
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 3 shaft Diesels, 30,000 hp (22,371 kW) 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nanuchka-class or Type 037-class?
The Nanuchka-class has greater displacement at 671 tons compared to the Type 037-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Nanuchka-class or Type 037-class?
The Nanuchka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Type 037-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nanuchka-class or Type 037-class?
The Nanuchka-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nanuchka-class or Type 037-class?
The Nanuchka-class is longer at 59.3 meters compared to the Type 037-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Nanuchka-class and Type 037-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Nanuchka-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanuchka-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 47 vessels of the Nanuchka-class.