Karel Doorman vs Kortenaer
Overview
The Karel Doorman and the Kortenaer are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman vs 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer. The Karel Doorman reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Kortenaer. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Karel Doorman vs 4,700 for the Kortenaer. The Karel Doorman carries a crew of 154 vs 176 for the Kortenaer.
The Karel Doorman was produced in 8 units vs 12 for the Kortenaer. The Karel Doorman was commissioned in 1991, 13 years after the Kortenaer (1978).
| 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 |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 122.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 154 ◉ |
| 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 | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Karel Doorman-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Kortenaer-class's 4,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and Kortenaer-class have?
The Kortenaer-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Karel Doorman-class.