Abukuma vs Almirante Padilla
Overview
The Abukuma and the Almirante Padilla are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 2,100 tons for the Almirante Padilla. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Almirante Padilla. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 92 for the Almirante Padilla.
The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Almirante Padilla. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 6 years after the Almirante Padilla (1983).
| Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Destroyer escort |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 99.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 92 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesel engines 23,400 hp (17,400 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Abukuma-class has greater displacement at 2,550 tons compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 2,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Almirante Padilla-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Almirante Padilla-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Abukuma-class is longer at 109.0 meters compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 99.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Almirante Padilla-class have?
The Abukuma-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 92 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Abukuma-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Almirante Padilla-class.