Cassard vs Jacob Van Heemskerck
| French frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient (DCAN) |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch AAW frigate, introduced in 1986, utilizes a COGOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) frigate |
| Manufacturer | Royal Schelde Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 139.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 250 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 18PA6-V280 BTC diesel engines 31,000 kW (42,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 130.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 197 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines, 4,900 shp (3,700 kW) each; 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 25,700 shp (19,200 kW) each (boost) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 3,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Jacob Van Heemskerck-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cassard-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 4,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
The Cassard-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 130.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassard-class and Jacob Van Heemskerck-class have?
The Cassard-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Jacob Van Heemskerck-class's 197 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassard-class or Jacob Van Heemskerck-class?
Both the Cassard-class and Jacob Van Heemskerck-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.