Oliver Hazard Perry vs Santa María
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 million |
| Displacement | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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| Displacement | 3,160 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 138.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 223 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Santa María-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Santa María-class's 3,160 tons.
Which is faster, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Santa María-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Santa María-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 136.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Oliver Hazard Perry-class and Santa María-class have?
The Santa María-class has a larger crew complement of 223 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Santa María-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Santa María-class.