Skoryy vs Type 052C

The Skoryy and the Type 052C are both Destroyer classes. The Type 052C displaces 7,000 tons — 3.0x the Skoryy's 2,353 tons. The Skoryy reaches 36 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052C. Operational range is 4,080 nautical miles for the Skoryy vs 4,500 for the Type 052C. The Skoryy carries a crew of 286 vs 280 for the Type 052C. The Skoryy was produced in 70 units vs 6 for the Type 052C. The Skoryy was commissioned in 1949, 55 years before the Type 052C (2004).

Soviet destroyer, introduced in 1949, displaced 2,353 tons and was propelled by geared turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1949
Number built 70 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese guided-missile destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, entered service in 2004.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,353 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range 4,080 nm at 16 knots
Length 120.5 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 286
Propulsion 2 shaft geared turbines, 3 boilers 60,000 shp (44,742 kW)
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
Displacement 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 155.0 m
Beam 17.0 m
Crew 280
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas (CODOG): 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW each) and 2 × MTU 20V 956TB92 diesels (6 MW each)
Armament
  • 48 HHQ-9 surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 YJ-62 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm H/PJ-87 gun
  • 2 × 30mm Type 730 close-in weapons systems
  • 6 × torpedo tubes
  • 4 × multiple rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Skoryy-class or Type 052C-class?
The Type 052C-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Skoryy-class's 2,353 tons.
Which is faster, the Skoryy-class or Type 052C-class?
The Skoryy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Type 052C-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skoryy-class or Type 052C-class?
The Type 052C-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Skoryy-class's 4,080 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skoryy-class or Type 052C-class?
The Type 052C-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Skoryy-class's 120.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Skoryy-class and Type 052C-class have?
The Skoryy-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Type 052C-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skoryy-class or Type 052C-class?
The Skoryy-class has been built in greater numbers with 70 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 052C-class.