FF-1052 Knox vs Tamandaré
The FF-1052 Knox and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 130 for the Tamandaré. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 57 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 107.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.