Lekiu vs Type 053H2G

Overview

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

Displacement is 2,300 tons for the Lekiu vs 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G. The Lekiu reaches 28 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H2G. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Lekiu vs 5,000 for the Type 053H2G. The Lekiu carries a crew of 146 vs 168 for the Type 053H2G.

The Lekiu was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Type 053H2G. The Lekiu was commissioned in 1999, 7 years after the Type 053H2G (1992).

Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 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 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 106.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 146
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes
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 Lekiu-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Lekiu-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Lekiu-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lekiu-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Lekiu-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lekiu-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lekiu-class and Type 053H2G-class have?
The Type 053H2G-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lekiu-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.