PR 72 vs Type 037

Overview

The PR 72 and the Type 037 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 610 tons for the PR 72 vs 430 tons for the Type 037. The PR 72 reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the PR 72 vs 2,000 for the Type 037. The PR 72 carries a crew of 46 vs 70 for the Type 037.

The PR 72 was produced in 6 units vs 100 for the Type 037. The PR 72 was commissioned in 1980, 16 years after the Type 037 (1964).

PR 72

Peruvian corvette, 610 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇵🇪 Peru
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard
Year introduced 1980
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Type 037

Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
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PR 72

Displacement 610 tons ◉
Maximum speed 30.0 knots ◉
Range 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉
Length 64.0 m ◉
Beam 8.4 m ◉
Crew 46 ◉
Propulsion 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers
Armament

4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86

Type 037

Displacement 430 tons ◉
Maximum speed 30.0 knots ◉
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots ◉
Length 58.8 m ◉
Beam 7.2 m ◉
Crew 70 ◉
Propulsion 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
Armament
  • 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)

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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.

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