Type 053H vs Ulsan
Overview
The Type 053H and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,000 tons for the Type 053H vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Type 053H reaches 32 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Type 053H vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Type 053H carries a crew of 200 vs 186 for the Ulsan.
The Type 053H was produced in 43 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Type 053H was commissioned in 1974, 7 years before the Ulsan (1981).
| 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 |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 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 | 2,215 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has greater displacement at 2,215 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Type 053H-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H-class or Ulsan-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 053H-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Ulsan-class's 186 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H-class or Ulsan-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Ulsan-class.