Broadsword vs Riga
The Broadsword and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Broadsword displaces 4,500 tons — 3.2x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 175 for the Riga. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 25 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Riga-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Riga-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has a longer range at 1,950 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Riga-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Riga-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.