Artigliere vs FF-1052 Knox
The Artigliere and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,506 tons for the Artigliere vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Artigliere reaches 35 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Artigliere vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Artigliere carries a crew of 185 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Artigliere was produced in 18 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Artigliere was commissioned in 1977, 8 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| Italian guided-missile frigate, introduced in 1977, uses a CODOG propulsion system with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR) |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 18 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 | 2,506 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 185 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 x GE / Fiat LM2500 gas turbines (50,000 shp) and 2 x Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A230-20 diesel engines (7,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| 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 Artigliere-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Artigliere-class's 2,506 tons.
Which is faster, the Artigliere-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Artigliere-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Artigliere-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Artigliere-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Artigliere-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Artigliere-class's 113.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Artigliere-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Artigliere-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Artigliere-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Artigliere-class.