Bronstein vs Krivak

The Bronstein and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,960 tons for the Bronstein vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Bronstein reaches 26 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 3,476 nautical miles for the Bronstein vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Bronstein carries a crew of 196 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Bronstein was produced in 2 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Bronstein was commissioned in 1963, 7 years before the Krivak (1970).

American frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,960 tons.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1963
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
Displacement 2,960 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,476 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 113.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 196 â—‰
Propulsion 2 Foster-Wheeler 600 PSI boilers, 1 Westinghouse turbine coupled to 1 de Laval locked-train double reduction gears, 1 shaft: 22,000 shp (16,000 kW)
Armament
  • MK-16 octuple RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 6 torpedo tubes (2 MK 32 triple torpedo mounts)
  • 1 twin 3 in (76 mm)/50 caliber MK 33 guns
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
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
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bronstein-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Bronstein-class's 2,960 tons.
Which is faster, the Bronstein-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Bronstein-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bronstein-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Bronstein-class's 3,476 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bronstein-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Bronstein-class's 113.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bronstein-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Bronstein-class's 196 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bronstein-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Bronstein-class.