Broadsword vs Kortenaer
Overview
The Broadsword and the Kortenaer are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Kortenaer. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 176 for the Kortenaer.
The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 12 for the Kortenaer. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 1 years after the Kortenaer (1978).
| 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 |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Kortenaer-class's 3,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Broadsword-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Kortenaer-class's 130.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Kortenaer-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Kortenaer-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Broadsword-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Kortenaer-class.