Karel Doorman vs FF-1052 Knox
The Karel Doorman and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Karel Doorman reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Karel Doorman vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Karel Doorman carries a crew of 154 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Karel Doorman was produced in 8 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Karel Doorman was commissioned in 1991, 22 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| Dutch multi-purpose frigate, 3,500 tons displacement, utilizes CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $294 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 | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 154 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG-propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey 1A (16,700 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Stork-Werkspoor 12SW280 (4,895 hp) + 4 Stork DRO 218K diesel engines |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| 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 Karel Doorman-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Karel Doorman-class.