Fridtjof Nansen vs Hydra
The Fridtjof Nansen and the Hydra are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 5,290 tons for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 4,000 tons for the Hydra. The Fridtjof Nansen reaches 27 knots vs 31 knots for the Hydra. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 4,100 for the Hydra. The Fridtjof Nansen carries a crew of 120 vs 173 for the Hydra. The Fridtjof Nansen was produced in 5 units vs 4 for the Hydra. The Fridtjof Nansen was commissioned in 2006, 14 years after the Hydra (1992).
| 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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| Displacement | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,100 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 117.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 173 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Hydra-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has greater displacement at 5,290 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Hydra-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Hydra-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Hydra-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Fridtjof Nansen-class and Hydra-class have?
The Hydra-class has a larger crew complement of 173 compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Hydra-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.