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PR 72 vs Type 037

PR 72 vs Type 037 at a glance — displacement 610 vs 430 tons, length 64 vs 58 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 46 vs 70.

Specifications
PR 72 Type 037
Origin 🇵🇪 Peru 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Missile corvette Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1980 1964
Number built 6 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 610 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 16 knots 2,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 64.0 m 58.8 m
Beam 8.4 m 7.2 m
Crew 46 70
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Armament & Systems
PR 72 Type 037
Armament

4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the PR 72-class or Type 037-class?
The PR 72-class has greater displacement at 610 tons compared to the Type 037-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the PR 72-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the PR 72-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the PR 72-class or Type 037-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the PR 72-class or Type 037-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 meters compared to the Type 037-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the PR 72-class and Type 037-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the PR 72-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PR 72-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the PR 72-class.