Halifax vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The Halifax and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,735 tons for the Halifax vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 14 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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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| Displacement | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| 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.