Tughril vs Zulfiquar
Overview
The Tughril and the Zulfiquar are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,200 tons for the Tughril vs 3,144 tons for the Zulfiquar. The Tughril reaches 27 knots vs 29 knots for the Zulfiquar. Operational range is 8,025 nautical miles for the Tughril vs 4,000 for the Zulfiquar. The Tughril carries a crew of 165 vs 215 for the Zulfiquar.
The Tughril was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Zulfiquar. Cost per hull is $348M for the Tughril vs $187M for the Zulfiquar. The Tughril was commissioned in 2021, 12 years after the Zulfiquar (2009).
| Chinese guided-missile frigate, 4,200 tons displacement, uses CODAD propulsion with four Shaanxi diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $348 million |
| Displacement | 4,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,025 nm ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 165 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × Shaanxi Shaanxi 16 PA6 STC diesel engines (Each producing 5700 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,144 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 123.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 215 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Tughril-class has greater displacement at 4,200 tons compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 3,144 tons.
Which is faster, the Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Tughril-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Tughril-class has a longer range at 8,025 nautical miles compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Tughril-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 123.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Tughril-class and Zulfiquar-class have?
The Zulfiquar-class has a larger crew complement of 215 compared to the Tughril-class's 165 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Tughril-class is more expensive at approximately $348 million per unit compared to the Zulfiquar-class at $187 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tughril-class or Zulfiquar-class?
Both the Tughril-class and Zulfiquar-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.