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Krivak vs Oslo

Krivak vs Oslo at a glance — displacement 3,575 vs 2,134 tons, length 123 vs 96 m, speed 32 vs 25 knots, crew 200 vs 120.

Specifications
Krivak Oslo
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / patrol ship Frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard Navy Main Yard, Karljohansvern
Year introduced 1970 1966
Number built 40 units 5 units
Estimated unit price $475 million NA
Displacement 3,575 tons 2,134 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots 3,900 nm at 15 knots
Length 123.5 m 96.6 m
Beam 14.1 m 11.2 m
Crew 200 120
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Armament & Systems
Krivak Oslo
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 × 3 in (76 mm) cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40mm/70 anti-aircraft gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 6 × Penguin SSMs
  • 1 × 8-cell Raytheon RIM-7M Sea Sparrow Mk 29 SAM system
  • 6 × Kongsberg Terne ASW rocket-thrown depth charges
  • 2 × triple 324 mm (12.8 in) Mark 32 torpedo tubes (Sting Ray torpedoes)
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) Twin steam boilers, one high pressure and one low pressure steam turbine, 20,000 hp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Oslo-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Oslo-class's 2,134 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Oslo-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Oslo-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Oslo-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Oslo-class's 3,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Oslo-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Oslo-class's 96.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Oslo-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Oslo-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Oslo-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Oslo-class.