Broadsword vs FF-1052 Knox
The Broadsword and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 10 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,500 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 | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| 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 Broadsword-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-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 FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Broadsword-class's 222 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.