FREMM frigate vs FF-1052 Knox
The FREMM frigate and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The FREMM frigate reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 6,800 nautical miles for the FREMM frigate vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The FREMM frigate carries a crew of 145 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The FREMM frigate was produced in 22 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The FREMM frigate was commissioned in 2012, 43 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| French frigate, 6,700 tons displacement, entered service in 2012. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 22 units |
| Estimated unit price | $795 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 | 6,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 145 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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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 FREMM frigate-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the FREMM frigate-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FREMM frigate-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FREMM frigate-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FREMM frigate-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 145 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FREMM frigate-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 22 vessels of the FREMM frigate-class.