Absalon vs Sachsen
The Absalon and the Sachsen are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 5,780 tons for the Sachsen. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 29 knots for the Sachsen. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 4,000 for the Sachsen. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 230 for the Sachsen. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Sachsen. Cost per hull is $189M for the Absalon vs $750M for the Sachsen. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 2 years after the Sachsen (2003).
| 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 | 5,780 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 143.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 230 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU V20 diesel engines (20,100 hp), 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (31,500 hp), 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Absalon-class has greater displacement at 6,600 tons compared to the Sachsen-class's 5,780 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Absalon-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Sachsen-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Absalon-class's 137.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and Sachsen-class have?
The Sachsen-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Absalon-class's 100 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Absalon-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.