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Project 133 vs Type 037IG

Project 133 vs Type 037IG at a glance — displacement 950 vs 430 tons, length 72 vs 58 m, speed 24 vs 30 knots, crew 80 vs 70.

Specifications
Project 133 Type 037IG
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Peene-Werft Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1981 1964
Number built 28 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $1 million NA
Displacement 950 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots 2,000 nm
Length 72.0 m 58.8 m
Beam 9.4 m 7.2 m
Crew 80 70
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Project 133 Type 037IG
Armament
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges, and mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp 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 037IG-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Type 037IG-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-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 037IG-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Type 037IG-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Type 037IG-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Type 037IG-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Type 037IG-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Project 133-class.