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Krivak vs Leopard

Krivak vs Leopard at a glance — displacement 3,575 vs 2,337 tons, length 123 vs 100 m, speed 32 vs 24 knots, crew 200 vs 205.

Specifications
Krivak Leopard
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / patrol ship Air-defense frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
Year introduced 1970 1957
Number built 40 units 7 units
Estimated unit price $475 million NA
Displacement 3,575 tons 2,337 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots 7,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 123.5 m 100.0 m
Beam 14.1 m 12.0 m
Crew 200 205
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Krivak Leopard
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
  • 2 × twin 4.5 in guns Mark 6
  • 1 × twin 40 mm Bofors gun STAAG Mark 2
  • 1 × single 40 mm Bofors gun Mark 9
  • 1 × Squid A/S mortar
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) 8 × Admiralty Standard Range ASR1 diesels, 14,400 shp (10,738 kW), 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Leopard-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Leopard-class's 2,337 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Leopard-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Leopard-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Leopard-class?
The Leopard-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Leopard-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Leopard-class's 100.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Leopard-class have?
The Leopard-class has a larger crew complement of 205 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Leopard-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Leopard-class.