Project 133 vs Type 037I
The Project 133 and the Type 037I are both Corvette classes. The Project 133 displaces 950 tons — 2.2x the Type 037I's 430 tons. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037I. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Project 133 vs 2,000 for the Type 037I. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 70 for the Type 037I. The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 100 for the Type 037I. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 17 years after the Type 037I (1964).
| East German corvette, introduced in 1981, displaced 950 tons, and was powered by three M504 diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Anti-submarine corvette |
| Manufacturer | Peene-Werft |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 28 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12 million |
| Displacement | 950 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,100 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp |
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| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 133-class or Type 037I-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Type 037I-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Type 037I-class?
The Type 037I-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Type 037I-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 037I-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Type 037I-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Type 037I-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Type 037I-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Type 037I-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Type 037I-class?
The Type 037I-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Project 133-class.