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)
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 3,250 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)
Armament
  • 1 × 4.5 in (114 mm) Vickers Mark 8 gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns (later 4)
  • 1 × 4-rail launcher for GWS-24 Sea Cat
  • 2 × 8-barrelled Knebworth Corvus countermeasures launchers
  • 4 × launchers for MM38 Exocet surface-surface missiles
  • 2 × 12.75 in (324 mm) 3-tube STWS-1 anti-submarine torpedo launchers
  • TKWA/MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill System)
  • 2 x 4-cell Harpoon missile launchers
  • 1 x 6-cell LY-60N Hunting Eagle SAM launcher
  • 1 × Vulcan Phalanx 20mm CIWS

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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.