Broadsword vs Maestrale
Overview
The Broadsword and the Maestrale are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 3,040 tons for the Maestrale. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Maestrale. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 225 for the Maestrale.
The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 8 for the Maestrale. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 2 years before the Maestrale (1981).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
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| Displacement | 3,040 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 122.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 225 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 18.380 MW (24,648 hp) each; 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230-20-DVM, 4.044 MW (5,423 hp) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Maestrale-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Maestrale-class's 3,040 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Maestrale-class?
The Maestrale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Broadsword-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Maestrale-class?
The Maestrale-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Maestrale-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Maestrale-class's 122.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Maestrale-class have?
The Maestrale-class has a larger crew complement of 225 compared to the Broadsword-class's 222 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Maestrale-class?
The Broadsword-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Maestrale-class.