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Scimitar vs Type 022

Scimitar vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 24 vs 228 tons, length 16 vs 42 m, speed 32 vs 38 knots, crew 5 vs 12.

Specifications
Scimitar Type 022
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Missile boat
Manufacturer Halmatic Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 2004
Number built 2 units 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 24 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 260 nm at 19 knots NA
Length 16.0 m 42.6 m
Beam 3.1 m 12.2 m
Crew 5 12
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Armament & Systems
Scimitar Type 022
Armament
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts 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 Scimitar-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has greater displacement at 228 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the Scimitar-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Scimitar-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Scimitar-class or Type 022-class?
The Scimitar-class has a longer range at 260 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Scimitar-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is longer at 42.6 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Scimitar-class and Type 022-class have?
The Type 022-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scimitar-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.