FF-1052 Knox vs La Fayette
Overview
The FF-1052 Knox and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox vs 3,200 tons for the La Fayette. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 27 years before the La Fayette (1996).
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or La Fayette-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or La Fayette-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or La Fayette-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the La Fayette-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and La Fayette-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or La Fayette-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the La Fayette-class.