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Type 053H1 vs Type 054

Type 053H1 vs Type 054 at a glance — displacement 1,702 vs 3,900 tons, length 103 vs 134 m, speed 26 vs 27 knots.

Specifications
Type 053H1 Type 054
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1981 2005
Number built 9 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,702 tons 3,900 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm 8,025 nm
Length 103.2 m 134.0 m
Beam 10.8 m 16.0 m
Crew 190 --
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Armament & Systems
Type 053H1 Type 054
Armament
  • 6 × SY-2 anti-ship missiles in two triple launchers
  • 2 × twin 100 mm guns
  • 4 × twin 37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × Type 81 (RBU-1200) 5-tube ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × depth charge racks
  • 2× 4-cell YJ-83 (C-803) anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × HQ-10 short-range SAM 24-cell launcher
  • 1× Type 210 100 mm naval gun
  • 4× AK-630 6-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns
  • Triple 324 mm YU-7 ASW torpedoes
  • Rocket launchers, possibly ASW rockets or decoy rockets
Propulsion 2 × 12E390VA diesels, 7,885 hp Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD), 4× SEMT Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesels, 5700 kW (7600+ hp @ 1084 rpm) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H1-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class has greater displacement at 3,900 tons compared to the Type 053H1-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H1-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Type 053H1-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H1-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class has a longer range at 8,025 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H1-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1-class's 103.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H1-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 053H1-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 054-class.