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Duke vs Lekiu

Duke vs Lekiu at a glance — displacement 4,900 vs 2,300 tons, length 133 vs 106 m, speed 28 vs 28 knots, crew 185 vs 146.

Specifications
Duke Lekiu
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1987 1999
Number built 16 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $165 million NA
Displacement 4,900 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm at 15 knots 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 133.0 m 106.0 m
Beam 16.1 m 12.8 m
Crew 185 146
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Armament & Systems
Duke Lekiu
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell Sea Ceptor GWS 35 VLS
  • 2 × quad Harpoon Block 1C (being replaced by Naval Strike Missile)
  • 2 × twin 12.75 in (324 mm) Sting Ray torpedo tubes
  • 1 × BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 naval gun
  • 2 × 30 mm DS30M Mk2 guns or 2 × 30 mm DS30B guns
  • 2 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 4 × General-purpose machine guns
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes
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) 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or Lekiu-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Lekiu-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Lekiu-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Lekiu-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Duke-class has a larger crew complement of 185 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Lekiu-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.