Bangabandhu vs Zulfiquar
The Bangabandhu and the Zulfiquar are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,400 tons for the Bangabandhu vs 3,144 tons for the Zulfiquar. The Bangabandhu reaches 25 knots vs 29 knots for the Zulfiquar. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bangabandhu vs 4,000 for the Zulfiquar. The Bangabandhu carries a crew of 186 vs 215 for the Zulfiquar. The Bangabandhu was commissioned in 2001, 8 years before the Zulfiquar (2009).
| 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 | 3,144 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 123.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 215 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD: 4 × Pielstick 16PA6STC at 5.1 MW (6,800 hp); 4 × MTU diesels generator set 8V396TE54 at 680 kW (910 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bangabandhu-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class has greater displacement at 3,144 tons compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 2,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Bangabandhu-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bangabandhu-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bangabandhu-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is longer at 123.2 meters compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Bangabandhu-class and Zulfiquar-class have?
The Zulfiquar-class has a larger crew complement of 215 compared to the Bangabandhu-class's 186 crew members.