Absalon vs Fridtjof Nansen
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 137.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 8000 M70 diesel engines, two shafts, 22,300 bhp (16.6 MW) |
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| Displacement | 5,290 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| 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.