Oliver Hazard Perry vs Sigma
Overview
The Oliver Hazard Perry and the Sigma are both Frigate classes.
The Oliver Hazard Perry displaces 4,165 tons — 2.5x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Oliver Hazard Perry reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Oliver Hazard Perry vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Oliver Hazard Perry carries a crew of 176 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Oliver Hazard Perry was produced in 71 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $122M for the Oliver Hazard Perry vs $222M for the Sigma. The Oliver Hazard Perry was commissioned in 1977, 30 years before the Sigma (2007).
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 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 | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sigma-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Oliver Hazard Perry-class and Sigma-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is more expensive at approximately $222 million per unit compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class at $122 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Sigma-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.