Duke vs Halifax
Overview
The Duke and the Halifax are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Duke vs 4,735 tons for the Halifax. The Duke reaches 28 knots vs 30 knots for the Halifax. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Duke vs 9,500 for the Halifax. The Duke carries a crew of 185 vs 255 for the Halifax.
The Duke was produced in 16 units vs 12 for the Halifax. The Duke was commissioned in 1987, 4 years before the Halifax (1991).
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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| 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Duke-class or Halifax-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Halifax-class's 4,735 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Duke-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Duke-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Halifax-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Halifax-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.