Independence vs FF-1052 Knox
The Independence and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 41 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 million |
| 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 | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| 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 Independence-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 19 vessels of the Independence-class.