Riga vs Type 053H2G

The Riga and the Type 053H2G are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,416 tons for the Riga vs 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G. The Riga reaches 28 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H2G. Operational range is 1,950 nautical miles for the Riga vs 5,000 for the Type 053H2G. The Riga carries a crew of 175 vs 168 for the Type 053H2G. The Riga was produced in 69 units vs 4 for the Type 053H2G. The Riga was commissioned in 1954, 38 years before the Type 053H2G (1992).

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, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,250 tons and utilizes CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1992
Number built 4 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 2,250 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.4 m â—‰
Crew 168 â—‰
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 14,000 hp (10,000 kW) & 2x MTU diesel at 8,840 hp (6,590 kW)
Armament
  • 6 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 3-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 6-cell HQ-61 Surface-to-air missile system
  • 1 × PJ33A dual 100 mm gun
  • 4 × Type 76A dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
  • 6 × torpedo launchers
  • 2 × Type 946/PJ-46 15-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Riga-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has greater displacement at 2,250 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Riga-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Riga-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Riga-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-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 053H2G-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Riga-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.