Duke vs FF-1052 Knox
The Duke and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Duke vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Duke reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Duke vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Duke carries a crew of 185 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Duke was produced in 16 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Duke was commissioned in 1987, 18 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 133.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 185 â—‰ |
| 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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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Duke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Duke-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Duke-class.