Alpino vs Van Speijk

Overview

The Alpino and the Van Speijk are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,743 tons for the Alpino vs 2,850 tons for the Van Speijk. The Alpino reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Van Speijk. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Alpino vs 4,500 for the Van Speijk. The Alpino carries a crew of 263 vs 254 for the Van Speijk.

The Alpino was produced in 2 units vs 6 for the Van Speijk. The Alpino was commissioned in 1968, 1 years after the Van Speijk (1967).

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
Dutch frigate, introduced in 1967, propelled by two geared steam turbines.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij
Year introduced 1967
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,743 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 17 knots
Length 113.3 m
Beam 13.1 m
Crew 263
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)
Armament
  • 6 x Oto Melara 76 mm (3 in)/62 MMI
  • 1 x Menon ASW mortar
  • 2 x Mark 32 triple 324 mm (13 in) torpedo tubes
Displacement 2,850 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 113.4 m
Beam 12.5 m
Crew 254
Propulsion 2 x geared steam turbines, 22,370 kW (30,000 shp), 2 x shafts
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × Seacat surface-to-air missile launcher
  • 8 x Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 2 x Mk 32 torpedo launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alpino-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class has greater displacement at 2,850 tons compared to the Alpino-class's 2,743 tons.
Which is faster, the Alpino-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Alpino-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Van Speijk-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alpino-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-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 Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class is longer at 113.4 meters compared to the Alpino-class's 113.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Alpino-class and Van Speijk-class have?
The Alpino-class has a larger crew complement of 263 compared to the Van Speijk-class's 254 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpino-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Alpino-class.