Fridtjof Nansen vs Iver Huitfeldt
Overview
The Fridtjof Nansen and the Iver Huitfeldt are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 5,290 tons for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 6,645 tons for the Iver Huitfeldt. The Fridtjof Nansen reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Iver Huitfeldt. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 9,000 for the Iver Huitfeldt. The Fridtjof Nansen carries a crew of 120 vs 165 for the Iver Huitfeldt.
The Fridtjof Nansen was produced in 5 units vs 3 for the Iver Huitfeldt. Cost per hull is $489M for the Fridtjof Nansen vs $325M for the Iver Huitfeldt. The Fridtjof Nansen was commissioned in 2006, 6 years before the Iver Huitfeldt (2012).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 6,645 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 165 ◉ |
| 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.