Type 054A vs Type 054B
Overview
The Type 054A and the Type 054B are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,963 tons for the Type 054A vs 6,000 tons for the Type 054B. The Type 054A reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 054B. Operational range is 3,800 nautical miles for the Type 054A vs 5,000 for the Type 054B.
The Type 054A was produced in 40 units vs 2 for the Type 054B. The Type 054A was commissioned in 2008, 17 years before the Type 054B (2025).
| Displacement | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 150.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × CS16V27 diesels, 29.12 MW (39,050 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 054A-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 054A-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-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 054B-class?
The Type 054B-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 054A-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Type 054A-class's 134.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 054A-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 054B-class.