Alpino vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Alpino and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,743 tons for the Alpino vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Alpino reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Alpino vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Alpino carries a crew of 263 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Alpino was produced in 2 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Alpino was commissioned in 1968, 9 years before the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| Italian frigate, 2,743 tons displacement, utilizes a CODAG propulsion system with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR) |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 2 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 | 2,743 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 263 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft CODAG system: 2 Tosi/Metrovick G6 gas turbines (15,000 shp) and 4 Tosi V12 QTV-320(-12) diesel engines (16,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| 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 Alpino-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Alpino-class's 2,743 tons.
Which is faster, the Alpino-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Alpino-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alpino-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Alpino-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alpino-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Alpino-class's 113.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Alpino-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Alpino-class has a larger crew complement of 263 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpino-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Alpino-class.