Krivak vs Lekiu

The Krivak and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 146 for the Lekiu. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 29 years before the Lekiu (1999).

Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes
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
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Lekiu-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Lekiu-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Lekiu-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Lekiu-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.