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Type 037 vs Wochi

Type 037 vs Wochi at a glance — displacement 430 vs 314 tons, length 58 vs 44 m, speed 30 vs 25 knots, crew 70 vs 40.

Specifications
Type 037 Wochi
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Mine warfare
Type Submarine chaser Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Jiangxin Shipbuilding Factory
Year introduced 1964 1987
Number built 100 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 430 tons 314 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots 500 nm at 15 knots
Length 58.8 m 44.8 m
Beam 7.2 m 6.8 m
Crew 70 40
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Armament & Systems
Type 037 Wochi
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)
  • Mine countermeasures suite
Propulsion 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts 2-4 × diesel engines, 2,000-4,400 hp; 2-4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 037-class or Wochi-class?
The Type 037-class has greater displacement at 430 tons compared to the Wochi-class's 314 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 037-class or Wochi-class?
The Type 037-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wochi-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 037-class or Wochi-class?
The Type 037-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Wochi-class's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 037-class or Wochi-class?
The Type 037-class is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Wochi-class's 44.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 037-class and Wochi-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Wochi-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 037-class or Wochi-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Wochi-class.