Skjold vs Type 056
The Skjold and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 5.5x the Skjold's 274 tons. The Skjold reaches 60 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 800 nautical miles for the Skjold vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Skjold carries a crew of 16 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Skjold was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Skjold was commissioned in 1999, 14 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 274 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 800 nm at 40 knots ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 16 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Renk COGAG 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST18M plus 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST40M gas turbines → 12,170 kilowatts |
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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 Skjold-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Skjold-class's 274 tons.
Which is faster, the Skjold-class or Type 056-class?
The Skjold-class is faster with a maximum speed of 60 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skjold-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Skjold-class's 800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skjold-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Skjold-class's 47.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Skjold-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Skjold-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skjold-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skjold-class.