Skjold vs Type 037
The Skjold and the Type 037 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 274 tons for the Skjold vs 430 tons for the Type 037. The Skjold reaches 60 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037. Operational range is 800 nautical miles for the Skjold vs 2,000 for the Type 037. The Skjold carries a crew of 16 vs 70 for the Type 037. The Skjold was produced in 6 units vs 100 for the Type 037. The Skjold was commissioned in 1999, 35 years after the Type 037 (1964).
| Displacement | 274 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 800 nm at 40 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 47.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 16 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Renk COGAG 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST18M plus 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST40M gas turbines → 12,170 kilowatts |
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| Displacement | 430 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 70 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skjold-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has greater displacement at 430 tons compared to the Skjold-class's 274 tons.
Which is faster, the Skjold-class or Type 037-class?
The Skjold-class is faster with a maximum speed of 60 knots compared to the Type 037-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skjold-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Skjold-class's 800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skjold-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Skjold-class's 47.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Skjold-class and Type 037-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Skjold-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skjold-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skjold-class.