Hydra vs Oliver Hazard Perry
The Hydra and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Hydra vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 15 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 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) |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 136.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 176 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hydra-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.