Type 037 vs Type 062
The Type 037 is a Corvette, while the Type 062 is a Patrol vessel. The Type 037 displaces 430 tons — 3.2x the Type 062's 135 tons. The Type 037 reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 062. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Type 037 vs 750 for the Type 062. The Type 037 carries a crew of 70 vs 36 for the Type 062. The Type 037 was produced in 100 units vs 30 for the Type 062. The Type 037 was commissioned in 1964, 3 years after the Type 062 (1961).
| Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Submarine chaser |
| Manufacturer | Chinese State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 100 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese patrol vessel/gunboat, introduced in 1961, uses Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Gunboat |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 30 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts |
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| Displacement | 135 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 750 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 38.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW); 2 × 12D6 diesel engines, 910 hp (679 kW); 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 037-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 037-class has greater displacement at 430 tons compared to the Type 062-class's 135 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 037-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 037-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 062-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 037-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 037-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 062-class's 750 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 037-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 037-class is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Type 062-class's 38.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 037-class and Type 062-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 062-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 037-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 30 vessels of the Type 062-class.