Hydra vs Krivak

The Hydra and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Hydra vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 22 years after the Krivak (1970).

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
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
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
  • 1× Mk 45 Mod 2A 5" gun
  • 2× Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 Mk141 2×4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • Mk 48 Mod 2 vertical launcher for 16× RIM-162 ESSM
  • 2 Mk32 Mod 5 2×324mm T/T for Mk46 torpedoes
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hydra-class or Krivak-class?
The Hydra-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hydra-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.