Garcia vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Garcia and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,624 tons for the Garcia vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Garcia reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Garcia vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Garcia carries a crew of 247 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Garcia was produced in 11 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Garcia was commissioned in 1964, 13 years before the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| American frigate, 2,624 tons displacement, introduced in 1964 for anti-submarine warfare. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| 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 | 2,624 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 126.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 247 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Foster-Wheeler boilers, 1 steam turbine, 35,000 shp (26,000 kW), single screw |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| 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 Garcia-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Garcia-class's 2,624 tons.
Which is faster, the Garcia-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Garcia-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Garcia-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Garcia-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Garcia-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Garcia-class's 126.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Garcia-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Garcia-class has a larger crew complement of 247 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Garcia-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Garcia-class.