Alvand vs Bayandor
Overview
The Alvand is a Frigate, while the Bayandor is a Corvette.
Displacement is 1,540 tons for the Alvand vs 900 tons for the Bayandor. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 20 knots for the Bayandor. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 2,500 for the Bayandor. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 140 for the Bayandor.
The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Bayandor. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 7 years after the Bayandor (1964).
| Iranian frigate, introduced in 1971, reaches a speed of 39 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American corvette, 900 tons displacement, built by Levingston Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Levingston Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,540 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 94.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 146 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Paxman Ventura cruising diesels 3,800 bhp (2,800 kW), and 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM2 boost gas turbines 46,000 shp (34,000 kW) on 2 shafts |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8 diesels on 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Bayandor-class?
The Alvand-class has greater displacement at 1,540 tons compared to the Bayandor-class's 900 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Bayandor-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Bayandor-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Bayandor-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Bayandor-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Bayandor-class?
The Alvand-class is longer at 94.5 meters compared to the Bayandor-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Bayandor-class have?
The Alvand-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Bayandor-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Bayandor-class?
Both the Alvand-class and Bayandor-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.