Type 037 vs Type 062

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 â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 58.8 m â—‰
Beam 7.2 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
Propulsion 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
Armament
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
Displacement 135 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 750 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 38.8 m â—‰
Beam 5.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW); 2 × 12D6 diesel engines, 910 hp (679 kW); 4 × shafts
Armament
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 37 mm (1.5 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 1 × Chinese 81 mm (3.2 in) recoilless gun (some)
  • 8 × Depth charges

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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.