Gepard vs Project 1159
Overview
The Gepard and the Project 1159 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Gepard vs 1,900 tons for the Project 1159. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Project 1159. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 1,800 for the Project 1159. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 110 for the Project 1159.
The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 14 for the Project 1159. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 28 years after the Project 1159 (1975).
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 1,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 110 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or Project 1159-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or Project 1159-class?
The Gepard-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or Project 1159-class?
The Gepard-class is longer at 102.4 meters compared to the Project 1159-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Project 1159-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Gepard-class's 94 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.