Karel Doorman vs Riga
The Karel Doorman and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Karel Doorman displaces 3,500 tons — 2.5x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Karel Doorman reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Karel Doorman vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Karel Doorman carries a crew of 154 vs 175 for the Riga. The Karel Doorman was produced in 8 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Karel Doorman was commissioned in 1991, 37 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Karel Doorman-class or Riga-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or Riga-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or Riga-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or Riga-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and Riga-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Karel Doorman-class.