Abukuma vs Tourville
The Abukuma and the Tourville are both Frigate classes. The Tourville displaces 5,745 tons — 2.3x the Abukuma's 2,550 tons. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Tourville. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 292 for the Tourville. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 3 for the Tourville. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 15 years after the Tourville (1974).
| 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 | 5,745 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 152.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 292 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts; 2 steam turbines; 4 water-tube boilers; 54,400 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Tourville-class?
The Tourville-class has greater displacement at 5,745 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Tourville-class?
The Tourville-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Tourville-class?
The Tourville-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Tourville-class?
The Tourville-class is longer at 152.8 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Tourville-class have?
The Tourville-class has a larger crew complement of 292 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Tourville-class?
The Abukuma-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Tourville-class.