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River vs Type 022

River vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 1,700 vs 228 tons, length 79 vs 42 m, speed 20 vs 38 knots, crew 28 vs 12.

Specifications
River Type 022
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Missile boat
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 2004
Number built 14 units 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 1,700 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm NA
Length 79.5 m 42.6 m
Beam 13.5 m 12.2 m
Crew 28 12
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Armament & Systems
River Type 022
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the River-class or Type 022-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the River-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the River-class or Type 022-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the River-class or Type 022-class?
The River-class is longer at 79.5 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the River-class and Type 022-class have?
The River-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the River-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the River-class.