Project 61M vs Type 051

Overview

The Project 61M and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,390 tons for the Project 61M vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Project 61M reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Project 61M vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Project 61M carries a crew of 320 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Project 61M was produced in 25 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Project 61M was commissioned in 1962, 9 years before the Type 051 (1971).

Project 61M

Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1962, displaces 4,390 tons and uses COGAG propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1962
Number built 25 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Type 051

Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1971, displaced 3,670 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 17 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Project 61M

Displacement 4,390 tons ◉
Maximum speed 38.0 knots ◉
Range 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 144.0 m ◉
Beam 15.8 m ◉
Crew 320 ◉
Propulsion 2 × COGAG; 2 shafts, 4 × M8E gas turbines M3 unit aggregate; 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) up to 96,000 hp (72,000 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 2 AK-726 76 mm (3 in) guns
  • 2 × 2 SA-N-1 'Goa' surface-to-air missile launchers (32 missiles)
  • 1 × 5 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 12 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 × 6 RBU-1000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 1 SS-N-2 ‘Styx’ anti-ship missiles (Project 61M)
  • 2 × 4 SS-N-25 'Switchblade' anti-ship missiles (Smetlivy)

Type 051

Displacement 3,670 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots ◉
Length 132.0 m ◉
Beam 12.8 m ◉
Crew 280 ◉
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 61M-class or Type 051-class?
The Project 61M-class has greater displacement at 4,390 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 61M-class or Type 051-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 61M-class or Type 051-class?
The Project 61M-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 61M-class or Type 051-class?
The Project 61M-class is longer at 144.0 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 61M-class and Type 051-class have?
The Project 61M-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 61M-class or Type 051-class?
The Project 61M-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Type 051-class.

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