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Type 054A vs Type 31

Type 054A vs Type 31 at a glance — displacement 3,963 vs 5,700 tons, length 134 vs 138 m, speed 27 vs 28 knots.

Specifications
Type 054A Type 31
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard Babcock International, Rosyth
Year introduced 2008 2027
Number built 40 units 5 units
Estimated unit price $348 million $340 million
Displacement 3,963 tons 5,700 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots 9,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 134.0 m 138.7 m
Beam 16.0 m 19.8 m
Crew -- 110
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 054A Type 31
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
  • 12+ × Sea Ceptor (CAMM) air-defence missiles
  • 1 × 57 mm Bofors Mk 110 gun
  • 2 × 40 mm Bofors Mk 4 guns
  • Fitted for Mk 41 VLS
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts CODAD: 4 × MAN diesels, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 31-class has greater displacement at 5,700 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 31-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 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 31-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 31-class is longer at 138.7 meters compared to the Type 054A-class's 134.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Type 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 054A-class is more expensive at approximately $348 million per unit compared to the Type 31-class at $340 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 054A-class or Type 31-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Type 31-class.