Absalon vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Absalon and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Cost per hull is $189M for the Absalon vs $122M for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 28 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 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 | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Absalon-class has greater displacement at 6,600 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Absalon-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Absalon-class is longer at 137.0 meters compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 136.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Absalon-class's 100 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Absalon-class is more expensive at approximately $189 million per unit compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class at $122 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.