De Zeven Provinciën vs Karel Doorman
The De Zeven Provinciën and the Karel Doorman are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,050 tons for the De Zeven Provinciën vs 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman. The De Zeven Provinciën reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Karel Doorman. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the De Zeven Provinciën vs 5,000 for the Karel Doorman. The De Zeven Provinciën carries a crew of 232 vs 154 for the Karel Doorman. The De Zeven Provinciën was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Karel Doorman. Cost per hull is $2,052M for the De Zeven Provinciën vs $294M for the Karel Doorman. The De Zeven Provinciën was commissioned in 2002, 11 years after the Karel Doorman (1991).
| Dutch air-defense and command frigate, introduced in 2002, reaches a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Air-defense and command frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,052 million |
| Dutch multi-purpose frigate, 3,500 tons displacement, utilizes CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $294 million |
| Displacement | 6,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 232 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä 16 V26 marine diesel engines (5.1 MW each), 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM 1A gas turbines (19.5 MW each) |
| Armament |
|
| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 122.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 154 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG-propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey 1A (16,700 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Stork-Werkspoor 12SW280 (4,895 hp) + 4 Stork DRO 218K diesel engines |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class has greater displacement at 6,050 tons compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the De Zeven Provinciën-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the De Zeven Provinciën-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is longer at 144.2 meters compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the De Zeven Provinciën-class and Karel Doorman-class have?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class has a larger crew complement of 232 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is more expensive at approximately $2.1 billion per unit compared to the Karel Doorman-class at $294 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the De Zeven Provinciën-class.