Poti vs Type 056
The Poti and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.5x the Poti's 589 tons. The Poti reaches 38 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Poti vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Poti carries a crew of 80 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Poti was produced in 66 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Poti was commissioned in 1960, 53 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 589 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 520 knots ◉ |
| Length | 59.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODAG, 2 gas turbines 22,371 kW (30,000 shp) and 2 M503A diesels 5,966 kW (8,000 bhp) |
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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 Poti-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Poti-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Poti-class or Type 056-class?
The Poti-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Poti-class or Type 056-class?
The Poti-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Poti-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Poti-class's 59.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Poti-class and Type 056-class have?
The Poti-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Type 056-class's 78 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Poti-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 66 vessels of the Poti-class.