Bangabandhu vs Riga
The Bangabandhu and the Riga are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,400 tons for the Bangabandhu vs 1,416 tons for the Riga. The Bangabandhu reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bangabandhu vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Bangabandhu carries a crew of 186 vs 175 for the Riga. The Bangabandhu was commissioned in 2001, 47 years after the Riga (1954).
| Bangladeshi frigate, introduced in 2001, has a displacement of 2,400 tons and a crew of 186. | |
| Origin | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD: 4 SEMT-Pielstick 12V PA6V280 STC diesels; 22,501 hp (16.779 MW) sustained; 2 x shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,416 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 175 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bangabandhu-class or Riga-class?
The Bangabandhu-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Bangabandhu-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bangabandhu-class or Riga-class?
The Bangabandhu-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bangabandhu-class or Riga-class?
The Bangabandhu-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bangabandhu-class and Riga-class have?
The Bangabandhu-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.