Abukuma vs FF-1052 Knox
The Abukuma and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 20 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| 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 | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-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 FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.