Brandenburg vs FF-1052 Knox
Overview
The Brandenburg and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox.
The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 25 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| 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 | 4,490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 219 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| 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 Brandenburg-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Brandenburg-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Brandenburg-class's 219 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.