Krivak vs Mandau
The Krivak and the Mandau are both Frigate classes. The Krivak displaces 3,575 tons — 12:1 the Mandau's 290 tons. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 41 knots for the Mandau. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 2,600 for the Mandau. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 43 for the Mandau. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 4 for the Mandau. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 9 years before the Mandau (1979).
| Displacement | 3,575 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 123.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 290 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,600 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 53.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 43 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 x General Electric-Fiat LM-2500 gas turbine (25,000 shp) and 2 x MTU 12V331TC81 diesels (1,120 bhp each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Mandau-class's 290 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Mandau-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Krivak-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Mandau-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Mandau-class's 53.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Mandau-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Mandau-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Mandau-class.