Floreal vs Krivak

The Floreal and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,642 tons for the Floreal vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Floreal reaches 20 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Floreal vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Floreal carries a crew of 90 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Floreal was produced in 8 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Floreal was commissioned in 1992, 22 years after the Krivak (1970).

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
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
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
Armament
  • 2 Exocet MM38 missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm CADAM turret
  • 2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 2 x 2 SIMBAD/Mistral point defence SAM
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun (Moroccan variant)
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Floreal-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or Krivak-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.