Halifax vs Riga
The Halifax and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Halifax displaces 4,735 tons — 3.3x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 175 for the Riga. The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 37 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Riga-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Riga-class?
The Halifax-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Riga-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Riga-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Riga-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.