Halifax vs Vasco da Gama
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 180 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.