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Oslo vs Type 053H

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Specifications
Oslo Type 053H
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Navy Main Yard, Karljohansvern Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1966 1974
Number built 5 units 43 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,134 tons 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 3,900 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 96.6 m 112.0 m
Beam 11.2 m 12.0 m
Crew 120 200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Oslo Type 053H
Armament
  • 2 × 3 in (76 mm) cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40mm/70 anti-aircraft gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 6 × Penguin SSMs
  • 1 × 8-cell Raytheon RIM-7M Sea Sparrow Mk 29 SAM system
  • 6 × Kongsberg Terne ASW rocket-thrown depth charges
  • 2 × triple 324 mm (12.8 in) Mark 32 torpedo tubes (Sting Ray torpedoes)
  • 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
Propulsion Twin steam boilers, one high pressure and one low pressure steam turbine, 20,000 hp (14,914 kW) 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp

Overview

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

Displacement is 2,134 tons for the Oslo vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Oslo reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 3,900 nautical miles for the Oslo vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Oslo carries a crew of 120 vs 200 for the Type 053H.

The Oslo was produced in 5 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Oslo was commissioned in 1966, 8 years before the Type 053H (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oslo-class or Type 053H-class?
The Oslo-class has greater displacement at 2,134 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Oslo-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Oslo-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oslo-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Oslo-class's 3,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oslo-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Oslo-class's 96.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Oslo-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Oslo-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oslo-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Oslo-class.