FF-1052 Knox vs Lekiu
The FF-1052 Knox and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 146 for the Lekiu. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 30 years before the Lekiu (1999).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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| Displacement | 2,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 106.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 146 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Lekiu-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-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 FF-1052 Knox-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-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 FF-1052 Knox-class or Lekiu-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Lekiu-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Lekiu-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.