Absalon vs Krivak

The Absalon and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $189M for the Absalon vs $475M for the Krivak. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 35 years after the Krivak (1970).

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
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 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)
Armament
  • 3 × 12 RIM-162 ESSM SAM in Mk 48Mod3/ Mk 56 VLS
  • 2 × 8 Harpoon Block II SSM
  • 1 × 5"/62 Mk 45 mod 4 gun
  • 2 × Mk32 Mod 14 launchers with MU90 torpedoes
  • 2 × Millennium 35 mm CIWS
  • 7 × 12.7 mm M/01 LvSa HMG
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Absalon-class has greater displacement at 6,600 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Absalon-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Absalon-class is longer at 137.0 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Absalon-class's 100 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Absalon-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.