Bronstein vs Oslo

Overview

The Bronstein and the Oslo are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,960 tons for the Bronstein vs 2,134 tons for the Oslo. The Bronstein reaches 26 knots vs 25 knots for the Oslo. Operational range is 3,476 nautical miles for the Bronstein vs 3,900 for the Oslo. The Bronstein carries a crew of 196 vs 120 for the Oslo.

The Bronstein was produced in 2 units vs 5 for the Oslo. The Bronstein was commissioned in 1963, 3 years before the Oslo (1966).

American frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,960 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1963
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Norwegian frigate, 2,134 tons displacement, propelled by twin steam boilers producing 20,000 horsepower.
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Navy Main Yard, Karljohansvern
Year introduced 1966
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,960 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,476 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 113.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 196 β—‰
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 2,134 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,900 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 96.6 m β—‰
Beam 11.2 m β—‰
Crew 120 β—‰
Propulsion Twin steam boilers, one high pressure and one low pressure steam turbine, 20,000 hp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 3 in (76 mm) cannon
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40mm/70 anti-aircraft gun
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm Rheinmetall anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 6 Γ— Penguin SSMs
  • 1 Γ— 8-cell Raytheon RIM-7M Sea Sparrow Mk 29 SAM system
  • 6 Γ— Kongsberg Terne ASW rocket-thrown depth charges
  • 2 Γ— triple 324 mm (12.8 in) Mark 32 torpedo tubes (Sting Ray torpedoes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bronstein-class or Oslo-class?
The Bronstein-class has greater displacement at 2,960 tons compared to the Oslo-class's 2,134 tons.
Which is faster, the Bronstein-class or Oslo-class?
The Bronstein-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Oslo-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bronstein-class or Oslo-class?
The Oslo-class has a longer range at 3,900 nautical miles compared to the Bronstein-class's 3,476 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bronstein-class or Oslo-class?
The Bronstein-class is longer at 113.0 meters compared to the Oslo-class's 96.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Bronstein-class and Oslo-class have?
The Bronstein-class has a larger crew complement of 196 compared to the Oslo-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bronstein-class or Oslo-class?
The Oslo-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Bronstein-class.