Halifax vs Oliver Hazard Perry
| 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 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 million |
| 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 | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Halifax-class's 134.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.