Broadsword vs Cornwall
Overview
The Broadsword and the Cornwall are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 4,850 tons for the Cornwall. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 18 knots for the Cornwall. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 301 for the Cornwall.
The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 9 years before the Cornwall (1988).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British missile frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by two Rolls Royce Spey gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter / Yarrow |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 4,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 148.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 301 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls Royce SM-1 Spey gas turbines with a power of 48,220 hp each - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 Sea Wolf GWS 25 launchers (32 missiles) + 1 114mm Mk.8 gun + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS + 2 30mm DS-30B guns + 6 T/ASM MTLS + 2 Lynx HMA 8 / Merlin HM 1 helicopters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the Broadsword-class's 4,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Cornwall-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Cornwall-class have?
The Cornwall-class has a larger crew complement of 301 compared to the Broadsword-class's 222 crew members.