Gepard vs FF-1052 Knox
The Gepard and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.8x the Gepard's 1,500 tons. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 34 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| Russian frigate, introduced in 2003, reaches speeds of 29 knots with a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Zelenodolsk Plant Gorky |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $175 million |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 102.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Gepard-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Gepard-class's 102.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Gepard-class's 94 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.