Tuo Chiang vs Type 056
The Tuo Chiang and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.6x the Tuo Chiang's 567 tons. The Tuo Chiang reaches 45 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Tuo Chiang vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Tuo Chiang carries a crew of 41 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Tuo Chiang was produced in 7 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $188M for the Tuo Chiang vs $42M for the Type 056. The Tuo Chiang was commissioned in 2014, 1 years after the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 567 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 45.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 60.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 41 ◉ |
| 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 | 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 Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 567 tons.
Which is faster, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 60.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Tuo Chiang-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is more expensive at approximately $188 million per unit compared to the Type 056-class at $42 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tuo Chiang-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Tuo Chiang-class.