Krivak vs Tamandaré

The Krivak and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 130 for the Tamandaré. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $475M for the Krivak vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 56 years before the Tamandaré (2026).

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
Brazilian frigate, introduced in 2026, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 130.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer TKMS
Year introduced 2026
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $555 million
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)
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 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm
Length 107.2 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 130
Propulsion CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp)
Armament
  • 12-cell VLS for 12 Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 MANSUP anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 54 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × Sea Snake 30 mm gun
  • 2 × Sea Defender 12.7 mm guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns or 0.50 calibre heavy machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Krivak-class at $475 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.