FF-1052 Knox vs Project 1159
The FF-1052 Knox and the Project 1159 are both Frigate classes. The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.2x the Project 1159's 1,900 tons. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Project 1159. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 1,800 for the Project 1159. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 110 for the Project 1159. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 14 for the Project 1159. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 6 years before the Project 1159 (1975).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 1,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 110 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Project 1159-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Project 1159-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Project 1159-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Project 1159-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Project 1159-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Project 1159-class's 110 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Project 1159-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Project 1159-class.