Project 133 vs Type 056
The Project 133 and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 950 tons for the Project 133 vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Project 133 vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $12M for the Project 133 vs $42M for the Type 056. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 32 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,100 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Project 133-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Type 056-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Project 133-class at $12 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Project 133-class.