Alvand vs Project 1159
Overview
The Alvand and the Project 1159 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 1,540 tons for the Alvand vs 1,900 tons for the Project 1159. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 27 knots for the Project 1159. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 1,800 for the Project 1159. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 110 for the Project 1159.
The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 14 for the Project 1159. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 4 years before the Project 1159 (1975).
| 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 | 1,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 110 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Alvand-class's 1,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Project 1159-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Project 1159-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Alvand-class's 94.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Alvand-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Project 1159-class's 110 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.