Cornwall vs Georges Leygues
| British missile frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by two Rolls Royce Spey gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter / Yarrow |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,850 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 148.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 301 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls Royce SM-1 Spey gas turbines with a power of 48,220 hp each - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 Sea Wolf GWS 25 launchers (32 missiles) + 1 114mm Mk.8 gun + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS + 2 30mm DS-30B guns + 6 T/ASM MTLS + 2 Lynx HMA 8 / Merlin HM 1 helicopters |
| Displacement | 4,580 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 139.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 216 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × gas turbines (23,100 shp each), 2 × diesel engines (6,400 PS each), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cornwall-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 4,580 tons.
Which is faster, the Cornwall-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cornwall-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Cornwall-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cornwall-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 139.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cornwall-class and Georges Leygues-class have?
The Cornwall-class has a larger crew complement of 301 compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 216 crew members.