Type 053H2G vs Type 053H3

Overview

The Type 053H2G and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H2G reaches 28 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Type 053H2G vs 5,000 for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H2G carries a crew of 168 vs 168 for the Type 053H3.

The Type 053H2G was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The Type 053H2G was commissioned in 1992, 6 years before the Type 053H3 (1998).

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
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1998, has a displacement of 2,393 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1998
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Displacement 2,393 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 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has greater displacement at 2,393 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 053H2G-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H3-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.