Tamandaré vs Type 053H

The Tamandaré and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Tamandaré reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the Tamandaré vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Tamandaré carries a crew of 130 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Tamandaré was produced in 4 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Tamandaré was commissioned in 2026, 52 years after the Type 053H (1974).

Brazilian frigate, introduced in 2026, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 130.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer TKMS
Year introduced 2026
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $555 million
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm
Length 107.2 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 130
Propulsion CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp)
Armament
  • 12-cell VLS for 12 Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 MANSUP anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 54 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × Sea Snake 30 mm gun
  • 2 × Sea Defender 12.7 mm guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns or 0.50 calibre heavy machine guns
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
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tamandaré-class or Type 053H-class?
The Tamandaré-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Tamandaré-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tamandaré-class or Type 053H-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tamandaré-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Tamandaré-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tamandaré-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.