Leander vs Horizon
Overview
The Leander and the Horizon are both Destroyer classes.
The Horizon displaces 7,050 tons — 3.0x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Leander reaches 27 knots vs 29 knots for the Horizon. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Leander vs 6,100 for the Horizon. The Leander carries a crew of 260 vs 236 for the Horizon.
The Leander was produced in 26 units vs 4 for the Horizon. The Leander was commissioned in 1963, 44 years before the Horizon (2007).
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 7,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,100 nm at 3500 knots ◉ |
| Length | 152.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 236 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each; 2 × diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Leander-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Leander-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leander-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leander-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Leander-class and Horizon-class have?
The Leander-class has a larger crew complement of 260 compared to the Horizon-class's 236 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leander-class or Horizon-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.