Georges Leygues vs Kortenaer
Overview
The Georges Leygues and the Kortenaer are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,580 tons for the Georges Leygues vs 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer. The Georges Leygues reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Kortenaer. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Georges Leygues vs 4,700 for the Kortenaer. The Georges Leygues carries a crew of 216 vs 176 for the Kortenaer.
The Georges Leygues was produced in 7 units vs 12 for the Kortenaer. The Georges Leygues was commissioned in 1979, 1 years after the Kortenaer (1978).
| French frigate, introduced in 1979, uses CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Brest |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,580 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 139.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 216 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × gas turbines (23,100 shp each), 2 × diesel engines (6,400 PS each), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Georges Leygues-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has greater displacement at 4,580 tons compared to the Kortenaer-class's 3,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Georges Leygues-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Georges Leygues-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Georges Leygues-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Kortenaer-class's 4,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Georges Leygues-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Georges Leygues-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Kortenaer-class's 130.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Georges Leygues-class and Kortenaer-class have?
The Georges Leygues-class has a larger crew complement of 216 compared to the Kortenaer-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Georges Leygues-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Georges Leygues-class.