Hydra vs Vasco da Gama
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 180 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-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 Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has a longer range at 4,100 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class is longer at 117.5 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Vasco da Gama-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.