Alpino vs Riga
The Alpino and the Riga are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,743 tons for the Alpino vs 1,416 tons for the Riga. The Alpino reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Alpino vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Alpino carries a crew of 263 vs 175 for the Riga. The Alpino was produced in 2 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Alpino was commissioned in 1968, 14 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 175 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alpino-class or Riga-class?
The Alpino-class has greater displacement at 2,743 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Alpino-class or Riga-class?
The Alpino-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alpino-class or Riga-class?
The Alpino-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alpino-class or Riga-class?
The Alpino-class is longer at 113.3 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Alpino-class and Riga-class have?
The Alpino-class has a larger crew complement of 263 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpino-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Alpino-class.