Broadsword vs Duke
Overview
The Broadsword and the Duke are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 4,900 tons for the Duke. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Duke. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 185 for the Duke.
The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 16 for the Duke. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 8 years before the Duke (1987).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
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| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Broadsword-class's 4,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Duke-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.