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Type 053H2 vs Type 053H3

Type 053H2 vs Type 053H3 at a glance — displacement 1,960 vs 2,393 tons, length 112 vs 112 m, speed 26 vs 28 knots, crew 195 vs 168.

Specifications
Type 053H2 Type 053H3
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1986 1998
Number built 3 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,960 tons 2,393 tons
Maximum speed 26.5 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 11.3 m 12.4 m
Crew 195 168
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Armament & Systems
Type 053H2 Type 053H3
Armament
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges
  • 8 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 4-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 8-cell HQ-7 surface-to-air missile system (replaced with 1 x 8-cell HQ-10 on PLA ships)
  • 1 × H/PJ-33B dual 100 mm gun (automatic)
  • 4 × Type 76A dual 37 mm AA guns (replaced with 2 x Type 630 30mm guns on PLA ships)
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers (36 rockets)
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp 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 053H2-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has greater displacement at 2,393 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 1,960 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H2-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 053H2-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H2-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H2-class or Type 053H3-class?
Both the Type 053H2-class and Type 053H3-class are 112.0 meters long.
How many crew members do the Type 053H2-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H2-class has a larger crew complement of 195 compared to the Type 053H3-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H2-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Type 053H2-class.