Iver Huitfeldt vs Sachsen
Overview
The Iver Huitfeldt and the Sachsen are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 6,645 tons for the Iver Huitfeldt vs 5,780 tons for the Sachsen. The Iver Huitfeldt reaches 30 knots vs 29 knots for the Sachsen. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Iver Huitfeldt vs 4,000 for the Sachsen. The Iver Huitfeldt carries a crew of 165 vs 230 for the Sachsen.
The Iver Huitfeldt was produced in 3 units vs 3 for the Sachsen. Cost per hull is $325M for the Iver Huitfeldt vs $750M for the Sachsen. The Iver Huitfeldt was commissioned in 2012, 9 years after the Sachsen (2003).
| Displacement | 6,645 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 165 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 8000 20V M70 diesel engines, 8.2 MW each, Two shafts, CODAD |
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| Displacement | 5,780 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 143.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 230 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU V20 diesel engines (20,100 hp), 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (31,500 hp), 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has greater displacement at 6,645 tons compared to the Sachsen-class's 5,780 tons.
Which is faster, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sachsen-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Sachsen-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class's 138.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Iver Huitfeldt-class and Sachsen-class have?
The Sachsen-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class's 165 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or Sachsen-class?
Both the Iver Huitfeldt-class and Sachsen-class have been built in equal numbers with 3 vessels each.