Floreal vs FF-1052 Knox
The Floreal and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,642 tons for the Floreal vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Floreal reaches 20 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Floreal vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Floreal carries a crew of 90 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Floreal was produced in 8 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Floreal was commissioned in 1992, 23 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| French frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,642 tons and has a crew of 90. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| 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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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Floreal-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.