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Type 051 destroyer
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Destroyers · 1968
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Type051destroyer

Type 051 destroyer
Type 051 destroyer Photo: Tyg728 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
45
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Aviation
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ManufacturerDalian Shipbuilding Industry Company, Zhonghua Shipyard, Guangzhou Shipyard
CategoryDestroyers
In service1968–1991
Operators1 countries
Quantity17
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Destroyers MASS Rating
141/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
45
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Aviation
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Type 051 destroyer
Category
Production
1968–1991
Quantity
17
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1991Production ended
58
years in service
23
years in production
17
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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