Oliver Hazard Perry vs Tamandaré
The Oliver Hazard Perry and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The Oliver Hazard Perry reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Oliver Hazard Perry vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Oliver Hazard Perry carries a crew of 176 vs 130 for the Tamandaré. The Oliver Hazard Perry was produced in 71 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $122M for the Oliver Hazard Perry vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Oliver Hazard Perry was commissioned in 1977, 49 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 107.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Oliver Hazard Perry-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 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 Tamandaré-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.