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Type 053H2G vs Type 054A

Overview

The Type 053H2G and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,250 tons for the Type 053H2G vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Type 053H2G reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Type 053H2G vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.

The Type 053H2G was produced in 4 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. The Type 053H2G was commissioned in 1992, 16 years before the Type 054A (2008).

Type 053H2G

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
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Type 054A

Chinese frigate, introduced in 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
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Type 053H2G

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

Type 054A

Displacement 3,963 tons ◉
Maximum speed 27.0 knots ◉
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 134.0 m ◉
Beam 16.0 m ◉
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 053H2G-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 112.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H2G-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.

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