Hydra vs FF-1052 Knox
The Hydra and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Hydra vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 23 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| Greek frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 4,000 tons and uses CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 4,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,100 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 117.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 173 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW) |
| Armament |
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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 Hydra-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-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 Hydra-class.