Type 053H vs Type 053H3
The Type 053H and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,000 tons for the Type 053H vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Type 053H vs 5,000 for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H carries a crew of 200 vs 168 for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H was produced in 43 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H was commissioned in 1974, 24 years before the Type 053H3 (1998).
| Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hudong Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 43 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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| Displacement | 2,393 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 168 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has greater displacement at 2,393 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 053H3-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-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 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 053H-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Type 053H3-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 053H3-class.