Formidable vs FF-1052 Knox
The Formidable and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 38 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 6 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 | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,200 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 114.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 71 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp) |
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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 Formidable-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.