Alvand vs Moudge
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 95.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 10,000 hp (7,500 kW) engines, 4 × 740 hp (550 kW) diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Moudge-class?
The Alvand-class has greater displacement at 1,540 tons compared to the Moudge-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Moudge-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Moudge-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Moudge-class?
The Alvand-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Moudge-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Moudge-class?
The Moudge-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 Moudge-class have?
The Alvand-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Moudge-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Moudge-class?
The Moudge-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.