Horizon vs FF-1052 Knox
The Horizon and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 7,050 tons for the Horizon vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Horizon reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Horizon vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Horizon carries a crew of 236 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Horizon was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Horizon was commissioned in 2007, 38 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| French frigate, introduced in 2007, has a displacement of 7,050 tons and a crew of 236. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Air-defence destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Horizon Sas |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 million |
| 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 | 7,050 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,100 nm at 3500 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 152.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 236 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each; 2 × diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each |
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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 Horizon-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Horizon-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Horizon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Horizon-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Horizon-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Horizon-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Horizon-class's 236 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Horizon-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.