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Type 051 vs Type 053H1Q

Type 051 vs Type 053H1Q at a glance — displacement 3,670 vs 1,702 tons, length 132 vs 112 m, speed 32 vs 26 knots, crew 280 vs 190.

Specifications
Type 051 Type 053H1Q
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer Frigate
Type Guided-missile destroyer Frigate
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1971 1985
Number built 17 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,670 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 132.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 10.8 m
Crew 280 190
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Armament & Systems
Type 051 Type 053H1Q
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
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW) 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 051-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 051-class has greater displacement at 3,670 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 051-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 051-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 051-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 051-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 051-class is longer at 132.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 051-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The Type 051-class has a larger crew complement of 280 compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 190 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 051-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 053H1Q-class.