Broadsword vs Niterói
Overview
The Broadsword and the Niterói are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 3,355 tons for the Niterói. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Niterói. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 217 for the Niterói.
The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 7 for the Niterói. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 3 years after the Niterói (1976).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 3,355 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,300 nm at 19 knots |
| Length | 129.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 217 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus gas turbines, 4 × MTU diesels |
| Armament |
• 1 × 114 mm Mk 8 gun • Aspide SAM • Exocet missiles • Mk 46 torpedoes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Niterói-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Niterói-class's 3,355 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-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 Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class has a longer range at 5,300 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Niterói-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Niterói-class's 129.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Niterói-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Niterói-class's 217 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Niterói-class?
The Broadsword-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Niterói-class.