Alvand vs FF-1052 Knox
Overview
The Alvand and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes.
The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.7x the Alvand's 1,540 tons. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox.
The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 2 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 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 | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Alvand-class's 1,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Alvand-class's 94.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Alvand-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.