PR 72 vs Type 056
Overview
The PR 72 and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes.
The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.5x the PR 72's 610 tons. The PR 72 reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the PR 72 vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The PR 72 carries a crew of 46 vs 78 for the Type 056.
The PR 72 was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The PR 72 was commissioned in 1980, 33 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the PR 72-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the PR 72-class's 610 tons.
Which is faster, the PR 72-class or Type 056-class?
The PR 72-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the PR 72-class or Type 056-class?
The PR 72-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 PR 72-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the PR 72-class's 64.0 meters.
How many crew members do the PR 72-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the PR 72-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PR 72-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the PR 72-class.