Broadsword vs Duke
| 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 frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 222 â—‰ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 4,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 133.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 185 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Broadsword-class's 4,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Duke-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.