Kola vs Leopard

The Kola and the Leopard are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,900 tons for the Kola vs 2,337 tons for the Leopard. The Kola reaches 30 knots vs 24 knots for the Leopard. Operational range is 3,300 nautical miles for the Kola vs 7,500 for the Leopard. The Kola carries a crew of 175 vs 205 for the Leopard. The Kola was produced in 8 units vs 7 for the Leopard. The Kola was commissioned in 1951, 6 years before the Leopard (1957).

Soviet frigate, introduced in 1951, reached a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Yard
Year introduced 1951
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
Bangladeshi frigate, introduced in 1957, propelled by twin shafts powered by eight ASR1 diesels.
Origin 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Category Frigate
Type Air-defence frigate
Manufacturer HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
Year introduced 1957
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,900 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,300 nm at 13 knots â—‰
Length 96.0 m â—‰
Beam 10.8 m â—‰
Crew 175 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft geared steam turbines, 2 boilers 27,800 hp (20,700 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × 100 mm guns (B-34) (4×1)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × 25 mm guns (2×2)
  • MBU-900 anti-submarine rocket launchers (replaced by two RBU-2500)
  • 3 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (1×3)
  • 48 depth charges
Displacement 2,337 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 24.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 100.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 205 â—‰
Propulsion 8 × Admiralty Standard Range ASR1 diesels, 14,400 shp (10,738 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × twin 4.5 in guns Mark 6
  • 1 × twin 40 mm Bofors gun STAAG Mark 2
  • 1 × single 40 mm Bofors gun Mark 9
  • 1 × Squid A/S mortar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kola-class or Leopard-class?
The Leopard-class has greater displacement at 2,337 tons compared to the Kola-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Kola-class or Leopard-class?
The Kola-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Leopard-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kola-class or Leopard-class?
The Leopard-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Kola-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kola-class or Leopard-class?
The Leopard-class is longer at 100.0 meters compared to the Kola-class's 96.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kola-class and Leopard-class have?
The Leopard-class has a larger crew complement of 205 compared to the Kola-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kola-class or Leopard-class?
The Kola-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Leopard-class.