Tuo Chiang vs Type 037II
The Tuo Chiang and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 567 tons for the Tuo Chiang vs 430 tons for the Type 037II. The Tuo Chiang reaches 45 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Tuo Chiang vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Tuo Chiang carries a crew of 41 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Tuo Chiang was produced in 7 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Tuo Chiang was commissioned in 2014, 50 years after the Type 037II (1964).
| Taiwanese corvette, introduced in 2014, reaches a speed of 45 knots, and utilizes waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Coastal corvette |
| Manufacturer | Lungteh Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $188 million |
| Displacement | 567 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 60.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 41 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engine – rated at 4,300 kW (5,800 hp), 4 × MJP CSU 850 waterjet |
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| Displacement | 430 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 70 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 037II-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has greater displacement at 567 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 037II-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Type 037II-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 037II-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is longer at 60.4 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Tuo Chiang-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Type 037II-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Tuo Chiang-class.