Maestrale vs Riga
Overview
The Maestrale and the Riga are both Frigate classes.
The Maestrale displaces 3,040 tons — 2.1x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Maestrale reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Maestrale vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Maestrale carries a crew of 225 vs 175 for the Riga.
The Maestrale was produced in 8 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Maestrale was commissioned in 1981, 27 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Maestrale-class or Riga-class?
The Maestrale-class has greater displacement at 3,040 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Maestrale-class or Riga-class?
The Maestrale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Maestrale-class or Riga-class?
The Maestrale-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Maestrale-class or Riga-class?
The Maestrale-class is longer at 122.7 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Maestrale-class and Riga-class have?
The Maestrale-class has a larger crew complement of 225 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Maestrale-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Maestrale-class.