Kang Ding vs Krivak
The Kang Ding and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,800 tons for the Kang Ding vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Kang Ding reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kang Ding vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Kang Ding carries a crew of 141 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Kang Ding was produced in 6 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $291M for the Kang Ding vs $475M for the Krivak. The Kang Ding was commissioned in 1996, 26 years after the Krivak (1970).
| Displacement | 3,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 125.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 141 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
| Armament |
|
| Displacement | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Kang Ding-class has greater displacement at 3,800 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Kang Ding-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Kang Ding-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kang Ding-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Kang Ding-class's 141 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Kang Ding-class at $291 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kang Ding-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kang Ding-class.