Broadsword vs Petya
The Broadsword and the Petya are both Frigate classes. The Broadsword displaces 4,500 tons — 3.9x the Petya's 1,150 tons. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Petya. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 90 for the Petya. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 54 for the Petya. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 14 years after the Petya (1965).
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 1,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,870 nm at 450 knots |
| Length | 81.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 90 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW), 1 diesel - 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Petya-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Petya-class's 1,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-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 Petya-class?
The Petya-class has a longer range at 4,870 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Petya-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Petya-class's 81.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Petya-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Petya-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has been built in greater numbers with 54 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.