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Project 1159 vs Type 053H

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Specifications
Project 1159 Type 053H
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1975 1974
Number built 14 units 43 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,900 tons 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 95.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 12.0 m
Crew 110 200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Project 1159 Type 053H
Armament
  • 1 × 4K33 Osa-M launcher (20 missiles)
  • 4 × P-15M Termit anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × AK-726 twin 76.2 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm guns
  • 2 × RBU-6000 Depth charge launchers
  • provision for 20 naval mines
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers
Propulsion CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp

Overview

The Project 1159 and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,900 tons for the Project 1159 vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Project 1159 reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 1,800 nautical miles for the Project 1159 vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Project 1159 carries a crew of 110 vs 200 for the Type 053H.

The Project 1159 was produced in 14 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Project 1159 was commissioned in 1975, 1 years after the Type 053H (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1159-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1159-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1159-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1159-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Project 1159-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1159-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Project 1159-class's 110 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1159-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Project 1159-class.