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Leopard vs Najin

Leopard vs Najin at a glance — displacement 2,337 vs 1,600 tons, length 100 vs 100 m, speed 24 vs 26 knots, crew 205 vs 180.

Specifications
Leopard Najin
Origin 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Air-defense frigate Frigate
Manufacturer HM Dockyard, Portsmouth Najin Shipyard
Year introduced 1957 1973
Number built 7 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,337 tons 1,600 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm at 16 knots 4,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 100.0 m 100.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 10.0 m
Crew 205 180
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Armament & Systems
Leopard Najin
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
  • 2 × SS-N-2 Styx (later Kh-35) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × 100 mm guns
  • 4 × 57 mm guns (2 twin)
  • 30 mm and 25 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • Depth charges and up to 30 mines
Propulsion 8 × Admiralty Standard Range ASR1 diesels, 14,400 shp (10,738 kW), 2 shafts 2 diesel engines, 15,000 bhp, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Leopard-class or Najin-class?
The Leopard-class has greater displacement at 2,337 tons compared to the Najin-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Leopard-class or Najin-class?
The Najin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Leopard-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leopard-class or Najin-class?
The Leopard-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Najin-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leopard-class or Najin-class?
Both the Leopard-class and Najin-class are 100.0 meters long.
How many crew members do the Leopard-class and Najin-class have?
The Leopard-class has a larger crew complement of 205 compared to the Najin-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard-class or Najin-class?
The Leopard-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Najin-class.