Cassard vs FF-1052 Knox
Overview
The Cassard and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Cassard vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cassard reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Cassard vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cassard carries a crew of 250 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox.
The Cassard was produced in 2 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cassard was commissioned in 1988, 19 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 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 | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cassard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cassard-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cassard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cassard-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cassard-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassard-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Cassard-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Cassard-class.