Karel Doorman vs Vasco da Gama
Overview
The Karel Doorman and the Vasco da Gama are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman vs 3,200 tons for the Vasco da Gama. The Karel Doorman reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Vasco da Gama. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Karel Doorman vs 4,000 for the Vasco da Gama. The Karel Doorman carries a crew of 154 vs 180 for the Vasco da Gama.
The Karel Doorman was produced in 8 units vs 3 for the Vasco da Gama.
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 180 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Vasco da Gama-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.