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Type 053H2G vs Zulfiquar

Type 053H2G vs Zulfiquar at a glance — displacement 2,250 vs 3,144 tons, length 112 vs 123 m, speed 28 vs 29 knots, crew 168 vs 215.

Specifications
Type 053H2G Zulfiquar
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Multi-role frigate Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua
Year introduced 1992 2009
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA $187 million
Displacement 2,250 tons 3,144 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 29.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm
Length 112.0 m 123.2 m
Beam 12.4 m 13.8 m
Crew 168 215
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Armament & Systems
Type 053H2G Zulfiquar
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
  • 1 × 76.2 mm calibre AK–176M main gun
  • 2 × Type 730B CIWS
  • 1 × 8-cell FM-90N SAM launcher
  • 2 × 4-cell C-802 SSM launchers
  • 2 × 3-cell ET-52C torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6-cell RDC-32 anti-submarine rockets
  • 1 x 1-cell Anti-ship ballistic missile
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) CODAD: 4 × Pielstick 16PA6STC at 5.1 MW (6,800 hp); 4 × MTU diesels generator set 8V396TE54 at 680 kW (910 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 053H2G-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class has greater displacement at 3,144 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 053H2G-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 053H2G-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Type 053H2G-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 053H2G-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is longer at 123.2 meters compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 053H2G-class and Zulfiquar-class have?
The Zulfiquar-class has a larger crew complement of 215 compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 053H2G-class or Zulfiquar-class?
Both the Type 053H2G-class and Zulfiquar-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.