Abukuma vs Type 053H2G

Overview

The Abukuma and the Type 053H2G are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H2G. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 168 for the Type 053H2G.

The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Type 053H2G. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 3 years before the Type 053H2G (1992).

Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Frigate
Type Destroyer escort
Manufacturer Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited
Year introduced 1989
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,250 tons and utilizes CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1992
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,550 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range NA
Length 109.0 m
Beam 13.0 m
Crew 120
Propulsion CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × Harpoon missiles
  • ASROC octuple launcher
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun
  • 1 × Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 x Mk.137 SRBOC chaff launcher
Displacement 2,250 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 112.0 m
Beam 12.4 m
Crew 168
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 14,000 hp (10,000 kW) & 2x MTU diesel at 8,840 hp (6,590 kW)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Abukuma-class has greater displacement at 2,550 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Type 053H2G-class have?
The Type 053H2G-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Abukuma-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.