De Zeven Provinciën vs Fridtjof Nansen
Overview
The De Zeven Provinciën and the Fridtjof Nansen are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 6,050 tons for the De Zeven Provinciën vs 5,290 tons for the Fridtjof Nansen. The De Zeven Provinciën reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Fridtjof Nansen. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the De Zeven Provinciën vs 4,500 for the Fridtjof Nansen. The De Zeven Provinciën carries a crew of 232 vs 120 for the Fridtjof Nansen.
The De Zeven Provinciën was produced in 4 units vs 5 for the Fridtjof Nansen. Cost per hull is $2,052M for the De Zeven Provinciën vs $489M for the Fridtjof Nansen. The De Zeven Provinciën was commissioned in 2002, 4 years before the Fridtjof Nansen (2006).
| Dutch air-defense and command frigate, introduced in 2002, reaches a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Air-defense and command frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,052 million |
| Displacement | 6,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 232 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä 16 V26 marine diesel engines (5.1 MW each), 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM 1A gas turbines (19.5 MW each) |
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| Displacement | 5,290 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG): Two BAZAN BRAVO 12V 4.5 MW diesel engines, one GE LM2500 21.5 MW gas turbine, two shafts driving controllable pitch propellers, 1 MW Brunvoll retractable bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class has greater displacement at 6,050 tons compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 5,290 tons.
Which is faster, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the De Zeven Provinciën-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is longer at 144.2 meters compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the De Zeven Provinciën-class and Fridtjof Nansen-class have?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class has a larger crew complement of 232 compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 120 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The De Zeven Provinciën-class is more expensive at approximately $2.1 billion per unit compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class at $489 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the De Zeven Provinciën-class or Fridtjof Nansen-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the De Zeven Provinciën-class.