Anzac vs Halifax

Overview

The Anzac and the Halifax are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Anzac vs 4,735 tons for the Halifax. The Anzac reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Halifax. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Anzac vs 9,500 for the Halifax. The Anzac carries a crew of 179 vs 255 for the Halifax.

The Anzac was produced in 10 units vs 12 for the Halifax. The Anzac was commissioned in 1996, 5 years after the Halifax (1991).

Anzac

Australian frigate, introduced in 1996, utilizes a Combined Diesel or Gas propulsion system.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer AMECON
Year introduced 1996
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Halifax

Canadian frigate, introduced in 1991, has a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd.
Year introduced 1991
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Anzac

Displacement 3,600 tons ◉
Maximum speed 27.0 knots ◉
Range 6,000 nm ◉
Length 118.0 m ◉
Beam 14.8 m ◉
Crew 179 ◉
Propulsion Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG): 1 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbine, 30,172 hp (22,499 kW); 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, 8,840 hp (6,590 kW) each
Armament
  • 1 x 5"/54 calibre Mark 45 mod 2 main gun
  • 8-cell Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (32 x RIM-162 ESSM)
  • 2 x 4-canister Harpoon or NSM anti-ship missiles
  • 20-cell GWS.35 VLS (20 x Sea Ceptor missiles)
  • 2 x Mark 32 triple torpedo launchers (MU90 Impact or Mark 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 x 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x .50cal machine guns on Mini Typhoon mounts
  • 6 x .50cal machine guns crew served

Halifax

Displacement 4,735 tons ◉
Maximum speed 30.0 knots ◉
Range 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 134.1 m ◉
Beam 16.4 m ◉
Crew 255 ◉
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp)
Armament
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles
  • 16 × RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow block II
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 gun
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21)
  • 4 × 12.7 mm M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
  • 2 × twin 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for 24 × Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Anzac-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Anzac-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Anzac-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Anzac-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Anzac-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Anzac-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Anzac-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Anzac-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Anzac-class and Halifax-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Anzac-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Anzac-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Anzac-class.

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