F126 vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The F126 and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
The F126 displaces 10,550 tons — 2.5x the Oliver Hazard Perry's 4,165 tons. The F126 reaches 26 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the F126 vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The F126 carries a crew of 114 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
| Germany's F126-class frigate, planned for commissioning in 2028, is a multi-role combatant designed for global deployment featuring interchangeable mission modules for rapid operational adaptation. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Group |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 million |
| Displacement | 10,550 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 166.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 114 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAD: 4 × MTU 20V 4000 M65L gensets, 2 × Everllence 32/44CR diesel engines, Renk gearbox... |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the F126-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The F126-class has greater displacement at 10,550 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the F126-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the F126-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the F126-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the F126-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the F126-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The F126-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 136.0 meters.
How many crew members do the F126-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the F126-class's 114 crew members.