Peacock vs Type 037II

The Peacock and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 712 tons for the Peacock vs 430 tons for the Type 037II. The Peacock reaches 25 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. The Peacock carries a crew of 40 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Peacock was produced in 5 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Peacock was commissioned in 1983, 19 years after the Type 037II (1964).

British corvette, introduced in 1983, displaces 712 tons, and is propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hall, Russell & Company
Year introduced 1983
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, displaces 430 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 712 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 62.6 m â—‰
Beam 10.0 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62cal Compact gun
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 20 mm cannons
  • 2 × FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 1 × MSI DS25 25mm naval gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Mk 16 cannons on Mk 68 mount
  • 2 × 12.7 mm/.50cal M2 machine guns
  • 1 × 25 mm M242 Bushmaster
  • 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns
Displacement 430 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm
Length 58.8 m â—‰
Beam 7.2 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
Propulsion 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts
Armament
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm 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
  • mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Peacock-class or Type 037II-class?
The Peacock-class has greater displacement at 712 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Peacock-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Peacock-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Peacock-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Peacock-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Peacock-class or Type 037II-class?
The Peacock-class is longer at 62.6 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Peacock-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Type 037II-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Peacock-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Peacock-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Peacock-class.