Duke vs Krivak
The Duke and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Duke vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Duke reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Duke vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Duke carries a crew of 185 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Duke was produced in 16 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $165M for the Duke vs $475M for the Krivak. The Duke was commissioned in 1987, 17 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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 | 4,900 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 | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Duke-class at $165 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Duke-class.