Alvand vs Descubierta
Overview
The Alvand is a Frigate, while the Descubierta is a Corvette.
Displacement is 1,540 tons for the Alvand vs 1,482 tons for the Descubierta. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 25 knots for the Descubierta. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 4,000 for the Descubierta. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 118 for the Descubierta.
The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 9 for the Descubierta. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 7 years before the Descubierta (1978).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,482 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 118 ◉ |
| 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.