Abukuma vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Abukuma and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 12 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 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 | 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 | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots |
| 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 Abukuma-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.