Broadsword vs Oliver Hazard Perry
| 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 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 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 | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.