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Skoryy vs Type 051

Skoryy vs Type 051 at a glance — displacement 2,353 vs 3,670 tons, length 120 vs 132 m, speed 36 vs 32 knots, crew 286 vs 280.

Specifications
Skoryy Type 051
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Destroyer Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1949 1971
Number built 70 units 17 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,353 tons 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 4,080 nm at 16 knots 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 120.5 m 132.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 12.8 m
Crew 286 280
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Skoryy Type 051
Armament
  • 2 × 2 – 130 mm (5.1 in) guns
  • 1 × 2 – 85 mm (3.3 in) AA guns
  • 7 × 1 – 37 mm (1.5 in) AA guns
  • 2 × 5 – 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 60 mines or 52 depth charges
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines
Propulsion 2 shaft geared turbines, 3 boilers 60,000 shp (44,742 kW) 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
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Skoryy-class Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 70 built
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Largest operators · in service
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Skoryy-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has greater displacement at 3,670 tons compared to the Skoryy-class's 2,353 tons.
Which is faster, the Skoryy-class or Type 051-class?
The Skoryy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skoryy-class or Type 051-class?
The Skoryy-class has a longer range at 4,080 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skoryy-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class is longer at 132.0 meters compared to the Skoryy-class's 120.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Skoryy-class and Type 051-class have?
The Skoryy-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skoryy-class or Type 051-class?
The Skoryy-class has been built in greater numbers with 70 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Type 051-class.