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).
| 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 | 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) |
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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.