Alvand vs Descubierta
| 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 |
| Displacement | 1,540 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 94.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 146 â—‰ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,482 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 118 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Descubierta-class?
The Alvand-class has greater displacement at 1,540 tons compared to the Descubierta-class's 1,482 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Descubierta-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Descubierta-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Descubierta-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Descubierta-class?
The Alvand-class is longer at 94.5 meters compared to the Descubierta-class's 88.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Descubierta-class have?
The Alvand-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Descubierta-class's 118 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Descubierta-class?
The Descubierta-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.