Type 051 vs Type 051B

Overview

The Type 051 and the Type 051B are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 3,670 tons for the Type 051 vs 6,096 tons for the Type 051B. The Type 051 reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 051B. Operational range is 2,970 nautical miles for the Type 051 vs 4,500 for the Type 051B. The Type 051 carries a crew of 280 vs 250 for the Type 051B.

The Type 051 was produced in 17 units vs 1 for the Type 051B. The Type 051 was commissioned in 1971, 27 years before the Type 051B (1998).

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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Type 051B

Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1998, displaces 6,096 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company
Year introduced 1998
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $300 million
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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

Type 051B

Displacement 6,096 tons ◉
Maximum speed 29.0 knots ◉
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots ◉
Length 154.0 m ◉
Beam 16.0 m ◉
Crew 250 ◉
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas: 2 × Ukrainian gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (6.5 MW)
Armament
  • 16 x YJ-12 anti-ship missiles
  • 32-cell vertical launching system HHQ-16 surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 x Type 1130 CIWS
  • 16 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles (octuple launcher)
  • 2 x 100 mm H/PJ-33B naval guns (1 twin mount)
  • 8 × 37mm AA guns (4 twin mounts)
  • 6 x 324 mm torpedo tubes (2 triple mounts)
  • 2 x Type 946 chaff launchers
  • 2 x Type 947 chaff launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 051-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class has greater displacement at 6,096 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 051-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 051B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 051-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 051-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class is longer at 154.0 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 051-class and Type 051B-class have?
The Type 051-class has a larger crew complement of 280 compared to the Type 051B-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 051-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 051B-class.

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