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PR 72 vs Type 037II

PR 72 vs Type 037II at a glance — displacement 610 vs 520 tons, length 64 vs 58 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 46 vs 70.

Specifications
PR 72 Type 037II
Origin 🇵🇪 Peru 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Missile corvette Missile boat
Manufacturer Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1980 1991
Number built 6 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 610 tons 520 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 16 knots 2,000 nm
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 037II
Armament

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

  • 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)
Propulsion 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the PR 72-class or Type 037II-class?
The PR 72-class has greater displacement at 610 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 520 tons.
Which is faster, the PR 72-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-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 037II-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the PR 72-class or Type 037II-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the PR 72-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Type 037II-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 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the PR 72-class.