Krivak vs Najin
Overview
The Krivak and the Najin are both Frigate classes.
The Krivak displaces 3,575 tons — 2.2x the Najin's 1,600 tons. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 26 knots for the Najin. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 4,000 for the Najin. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 180 for the Najin.
The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 4 for the Najin. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 3 years before the Najin (1973).
| 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 |
| North Korean frigate from 1973, for decades the largest warship of the Korean People's Navy. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Najin Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 100.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 180 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 diesel engines, 15,000 bhp, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Najin-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Najin-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Najin-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Najin-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Najin-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Najin-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Najin-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Najin-class's 100.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Najin-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Najin-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Najin-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Najin-class.