Freedom vs FF-1052 Knox
The Freedom and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 39 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| 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 | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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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 Freedom-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Freedom-class.