Fridtjof Nansen vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The Fridtjof Nansen and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 5,290 tons for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Fridtjof Nansen reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Fridtjof Nansen vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Fridtjof Nansen carries a crew of 120 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
The Fridtjof Nansen was produced in 5 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Cost per hull is $489M for the Fridtjof Nansen vs $122M for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Fridtjof Nansen was commissioned in 2006, 29 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 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 | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class has greater displacement at 5,290 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Fridtjof Nansen-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Fridtjof Nansen-class's 120 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Fridtjof Nansen-class is more expensive at approximately $489 million per unit compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class at $122 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fridtjof Nansen-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Fridtjof Nansen-class.