Leander vs Van Speijk
Overview
The Leander is a Destroyer, while the Van Speijk is a Frigate.
Displacement is 2,350 tons for the Leander vs 2,850 tons for the Van Speijk. The Leander reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Van Speijk. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Leander vs 4,500 for the Van Speijk. The Leander carries a crew of 260 vs 254 for the Van Speijk.
The Leander was produced in 26 units vs 6 for the Van Speijk. The Leander was commissioned in 1963, 4 years before the Van Speijk (1967).
| 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 |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1967, propelled by two geared steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 6 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 | 2,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 254 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x geared steam turbines, 22,370 kW (30,000 shp), 2 x shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Leander-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class has greater displacement at 2,850 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Leander-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leander-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leander-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Van Speijk-class is longer at 113.4 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Leander-class and Van Speijk-class have?
The Leander-class has a larger crew complement of 260 compared to the Van Speijk-class's 254 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leander-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Van Speijk-class.