Sigma vs Type 053H
Overview
The Sigma and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 1,692 tons for the Sigma vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Sigma reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sigma vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Sigma carries a crew of 80 vs 200 for the Type 053H.
The Sigma was produced in 10 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Sigma was commissioned in 2007, 33 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 million |
| Displacement | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sigma-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Sigma-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Sigma-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sigma-class or Type 053H-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sigma-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Sigma-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sigma-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.