Peacock vs Type 056
The Peacock and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.1x the Peacock's 712 tons. The Peacock reaches 25 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. The Peacock carries a crew of 40 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Peacock was produced in 5 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Peacock was commissioned in 1983, 30 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 712 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 62.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Peacock-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Peacock-class's 712 tons.
Which is faster, the Peacock-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Peacock-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Peacock-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Peacock-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Peacock-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Peacock-class's 62.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Peacock-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Peacock-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Peacock-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Peacock-class.