Floreal vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Floreal and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,642 tons for the Floreal vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Floreal reaches 20 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Floreal vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Floreal carries a crew of 90 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Floreal was produced in 8 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Floreal was commissioned in 1992, 15 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 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 | 2,642 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 | 4,165 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 Floreal-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.