Halifax vs FF-1052 Knox
The Halifax and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,735 tons for the Halifax vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 22 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,735 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 255 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| 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 Halifax-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Halifax-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Halifax-class's 255 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.