Abukuma vs Floreal
The Abukuma and the Floreal are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 2,642 tons for the Floreal. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 20 knots for the Floreal. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 90 for the Floreal. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 8 for the Floreal. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 3 years before the Floreal (1992).
| Displacement | 2,550 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 93.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 90 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has greater displacement at 2,642 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Floreal-class?
The Abukuma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Floreal-class?
The Abukuma-class is longer at 109.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Floreal-class have?
The Abukuma-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.