Horizon vs Riga
The Horizon and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Horizon displaces 7,050 tons — 5.0x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Horizon reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Horizon vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Horizon carries a crew of 236 vs 175 for the Riga. The Horizon was produced in 4 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Horizon was commissioned in 2007, 53 years after the Riga (1954).
| Displacement | 7,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,100 nm at 3500 knots ◉ |
| Length | 152.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 236 ◉ |
| 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 | 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 Horizon-class or Riga-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Horizon-class or Riga-class?
The Horizon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Horizon-class or Riga-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Horizon-class or Riga-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Horizon-class and Riga-class have?
The Horizon-class has a larger crew complement of 236 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Horizon-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.