Kasturi vs FF-1052 Knox
The Kasturi and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.2x the Kasturi's 1,850 tons. The Kasturi reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Kasturi vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Kasturi carries a crew of 124 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Kasturi was produced in 2 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Kasturi was commissioned in 1984, 15 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| Malaysian corvette, introduced in 1984, has a displacement of 1,850 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 98.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 124 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels, 23,460 bhp (17,490 kW), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| 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 Kasturi-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Kasturi-class's 1,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Kasturi-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Kasturi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kasturi-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Kasturi-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 Kasturi-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Kasturi-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kasturi-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Kasturi-class's 124 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kasturi-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kasturi-class.