FF-1052 Knox vs Sampari

The FF-1052 Knox and the Sampari are both Frigate classes. The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 8.3x the Sampari's 500 tons. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Sampari. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 2,400 for the Sampari. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 55 for the Sampari. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 6 for the Sampari. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 45 years before the Sampari (2014).

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
Indonesian frigate, introduced in 2014, propelled by two MTU engines.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Frigate
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer PAL Indonesia
Year introduced 2014
Number built 6 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
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Displacement 500 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm
Length 60.3 m
Beam 8.1 m
Crew 55
Propulsion 2 × 3600KW MTU 20V 4000M73L
Armament
  • 1 × Burevestnik 57mm AU-220M Naval Mount
  • 1 × Bofors 57mm Mk.3
  • 2 × Yugoimport-SDPR M71/08 20mm autocannon
  • 1 × NG-18 CIWS
  • 4 × C-705 SSM
  • 4 × Exocet MM40 Block III SSM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Sampari-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Sampari-class's 500 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Sampari-class?
The Sampari-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Sampari-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Sampari-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Sampari-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Sampari-class's 60.3 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Sampari-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Sampari-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Sampari-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Sampari-class.