Type 022 vs Type 056
Overview
The Type 022 and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes.
The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 6.6x the Type 022's 228 tons. The Type 022 reaches 38 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. The Type 022 carries a crew of 12 vs 78 for the Type 056.
The Type 022 was produced in 60 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $14M for the Type 022 vs $42M for the Type 056. The Type 022 was commissioned in 2004, 9 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 228 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 42.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 12 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors |
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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 Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 022-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Type 022-class at $14 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 022-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 60 vessels of the Type 022-class.