Kortenaer vs Riga
The Kortenaer and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Kortenaer displaces 3,690 tons — 2.6x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Kortenaer reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,700 nautical miles for the Kortenaer vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Kortenaer carries a crew of 176 vs 175 for the Riga. The Kortenaer was produced in 12 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Kortenaer was commissioned in 1978, 24 years after the Riga (1954).
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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| Displacement | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kortenaer-class or Riga-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Kortenaer-class or Riga-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kortenaer-class or Riga-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kortenaer-class or Riga-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kortenaer-class and Riga-class have?
The Kortenaer-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kortenaer-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Kortenaer-class.