Broadsword vs Krivak
The Broadsword and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 9 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Armament |
|
| Displacement | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Krivak-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Broadsword-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Krivak-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Krivak-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.