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Type 037I vs Type 037IG

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Specifications
Type 037I Type 037IG
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Submarine chaser Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964 1964
Number built 100 units 100 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 430 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots 2,000 nm
Length 58.8 m 58.8 m
Beam 7.2 m 7.2 m
Crew 70 70
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Armament & Systems
Type 037I Type 037IG
Armament
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges, and mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts

Overview

The Type 037I and the Type 037IG are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 430 tons for the Type 037I vs 430 tons for the Type 037IG. The Type 037I reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037IG. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Type 037I vs 2,000 for the Type 037IG. The Type 037I carries a crew of 70 vs 70 for the Type 037IG.

The Type 037I was produced in 100 units vs 100 for the Type 037IG.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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