Leander vs Type 21
Overview
The Leander is a Destroyer, while the Type 21 is a Frigate.
Displacement is 2,350 tons for the Leander vs 3,250 tons for the Type 21. The Leander reaches 27 knots vs 37 knots for the Type 21. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Leander vs 4,000 for the Type 21. The Leander carries a crew of 260 vs 177 for the Type 21.
The Leander was produced in 26 units vs 8 for the Type 21. The Leander was commissioned in 1963, 11 years before the Type 21 (1974).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Leander-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Leander-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leander-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leander-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is longer at 117.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Leander-class and Type 21-class have?
The Leander-class has a larger crew complement of 260 compared to the Type 21-class's 177 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leander-class or Type 21-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 21-class.