Riga vs Type 053H2

The Riga and the Type 053H2 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,416 tons for the Riga vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H2. The Riga reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H2. Operational range is 1,950 nautical miles for the Riga vs 4,000 for the Type 053H2. The Riga carries a crew of 175 vs 200 for the Type 053H2. The Riga was produced in 69 units vs 39 for the Type 053H2. The Riga was commissioned in 1954, 20 years before the Type 053H2 (1974).

Soviet frigate, introduced in 1954, displaced 1,416 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Kaliningrad
Year introduced 1954
Number built 69 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, entered service in 1974, displacing 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 39 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,416 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,950 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 91.0 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 175 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW)
Armament
  • 3 × 100 mm guns/56 (B-34) (3×1)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × 25 mm guns (2×2) - Some ships
  • MBU-600 anti-submarine rocket launchers (replaced by two RBU-2500)
  • 2 or 3 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (1×2 or 1×3)
Displacement 2,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Riga-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Riga-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Riga-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Riga-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Riga-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Type 053H2-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Riga-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 39 vessels of the Type 053H2-class.