Fridtjof Nansen vs Iver Huitfeldt
| Norwegian multi-role frigate, 5,290 tons displacement, uses a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-role frigate |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $489 million |
| Displacement | 5,290 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| 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 | 6,645 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 138.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 165 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 8000 20V M70 diesel engines, 8.2 MW each, Two shafts, CODAD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has greater displacement at 6,645 tons compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 5,290 tons.
Which is faster, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is longer at 138.7 meters compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Fridtjof Nansen-class and Iver Huitfeldt-class have?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a larger crew complement of 165 compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 120 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class is more expensive at approximately $489 million per unit compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Iver Huitfeldt-class.