Sea Panther vs Type 056
Overview
The Sea Panther and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes.
The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 3.3x the Sea Panther's 450 tons. The Sea Panther reaches 14 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. The Sea Panther carries a crew of 33 vs 78 for the Type 056.
The Sea Panther was produced in 2 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Sea Panther was commissioned in 1988, 25 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 33 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sea Panther-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Sea Panther-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Sea Panther-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sea Panther-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Sea Panther-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sea Panther-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sea Panther-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Sea Panther-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Panther-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.