Georges Leygues vs Oliver Hazard Perry
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,580 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 139.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 216 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × gas turbines (23,100 shp each), 2 × diesel engines (6,400 PS each), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| 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 Georges Leygues-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has greater displacement at 4,580 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Georges Leygues-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Georges Leygues-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Georges Leygues-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 136.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Georges Leygues-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Georges Leygues-class has a larger crew complement of 216 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Georges Leygues-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Georges Leygues-class.