Type 052B vs Type 055
Overview
The Type 052B and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 7,000 tons for the Type 052B vs 13,000 tons for the Type 055. The Type 052B reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Type 052B vs 5,000 for the Type 055. The Type 052B carries a crew of 280 vs 300 for the Type 055.
The Type 052B was produced in 20 units vs 8 for the Type 055. The Type 052B was commissioned in 2004, 16 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| Displacement | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas: 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW) |
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| Displacement | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 052B-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Type 052B-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 052B-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 052B-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 052B-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 052B-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Type 052B-class's 155.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 052B-class and Type 055-class have?
The Type 055-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 052B-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 052B-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 055-class.