Cassard vs Jacob Van Heemskerck
Overview
The Cassard and the Jacob Van Heemskerck are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Cassard vs 3,750 tons for the Jacob Van Heemskerck. The Cassard reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Jacob Van Heemskerck. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Cassard vs 4,700 for the Jacob Van Heemskerck. The Cassard carries a crew of 250 vs 197 for the Jacob Van Heemskerck.
The Cassard was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Jacob Van Heemskerck. The Cassard was commissioned in 1988, 2 years after the Jacob Van Heemskerck (1986).
| French frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient (DCAN) |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch AAW frigate, introduced in 1986, utilizes a COGOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) frigate |
| Manufacturer | Royal Schelde Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 139.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 18PA6-V280 BTC diesel engines 31,000 kW (42,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,750 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 197 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines, 4,900 shp (3,700 kW) each; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 25,700 shp (19,200 kW) each (boost) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 3,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Jacob Van Heemskerck-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cassard-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 4,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 130.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassard-class and Jacob Van Heemskerck-class have?
The Cassard-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 197 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
Both the Cassard-class and Jacob Van Heemskerck-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.