Cornwall vs FF-1052 Knox
The Cornwall and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,850 tons for the Cornwall vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cornwall reaches 18 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Cornwall vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cornwall carries a crew of 301 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cornwall was commissioned in 1988, 19 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 | NA |
| 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 | 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 | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cornwall-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Cornwall-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cornwall-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Cornwall-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cornwall-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cornwall-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The Cornwall-class has a larger crew complement of 301 compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 257 crew members.