Alvand vs Krivak
The Alvand and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. The Krivak displaces 3,575 tons — 2.3x the Alvand's 1,540 tons. The Alvand reaches 39 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Alvand vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Alvand carries a crew of 146 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Alvand was produced in 4 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Alvand was commissioned in 1971, 1 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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 | 3,575 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 123.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Alvand-class's 1,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Krivak-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Krivak-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Krivak-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Alvand-class's 94.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Alvand-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.