Absalon vs Fridtjof Nansen
The Absalon and the Fridtjof Nansen are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 5,290 tons for the Fridtjof Nansen. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 27 knots for the Fridtjof Nansen. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 4,500 for the Fridtjof Nansen. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 120 for the Fridtjof Nansen. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 5 for the Fridtjof Nansen. Cost per hull is $189M for the Absalon vs $489M for the Fridtjof Nansen. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 1 years before the Fridtjof Nansen (2006).
| Danish frigate, 6,600 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-role frigate |
| Manufacturer | Odense Staalskibsværft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $189 million |
| Displacement | 6,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 137.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 8000 M70 diesel engines, two shafts, 22,300 bhp (16.6 MW) |
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| Displacement | 5,290 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG): Two BAZAN BRAVO 12V 4.5 MW diesel engines, one GE LM2500 21.5 MW gas turbine, two shafts driving controllable pitch propellers, 1 MW Brunvoll retractable bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Absalon-class has greater displacement at 6,600 tons compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 5,290 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Absalon-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Absalon-class is longer at 137.0 meters compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and Fridtjof Nansen-class have?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Absalon-class's 100 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class is more expensive at approximately $489 million per unit compared to the Absalon-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.