Krivak vs Type 21
Overview
The Krivak and the Type 21 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 3,250 tons for the Type 21. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 37 knots for the Type 21. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 4,000 for the Type 21. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 177 for the Type 21.
The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 8 for the Type 21. Cost per hull is $475M for the Krivak vs $60M for the Type 21. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 4 years before the Type 21 (1974).
| 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 |
| British frigate, 3,250 tons displacement, propelled by COGOG arrangement for a top speed of 37 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $60 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) |
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| Displacement | 3,250 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 1200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 117.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 177 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGOG on 2 shafts; 2 × Tyne cruise turbines: 8,500 shp (6,300 kW); 2 × Olympus boost turbines: 50,000 shp (37,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Type 21-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Krivak-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Type 21-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Type 21-class's 117.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Type 21-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Type 21-class's 177 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Type 21-class at $60 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Type 21-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 21-class.