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Type 053H vs Type 053H2G

Type 053H vs Type 053H2G at a glance — displacement 1,702 vs 2,250 tons, length 112 vs 112 m, speed 32 vs 28 knots, crew 200 vs 168.

Specifications
Type 053H Type 053H2G
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1975 1992
Number built 14 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,702 tons 2,250 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 112.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 12.4 m
Crew 200 168
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Armament & Systems
Type 053H Type 053H2G
Armament
  • 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
  • 6 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 3-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 6-cell HQ-61 Surface-to-air missile system
  • 1 × PJ33A dual 100 mm gun
  • 4 × Type 76A dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
  • 6 × torpedo launchers
  • 2 × Type 946/PJ-46 15-barrel decoy rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 14,000 hp (10,000 kW) & 2x MTU diesel at 8,840 hp (6,590 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has greater displacement at 2,250 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H2G-class?
Both the Type 053H-class and Type 053H2G-class are 112.0 meters long.
How many crew members do the Type 053H-class and Type 053H2G-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.