Maestrale vs Santa María
Overview
The Maestrale and the Santa María are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,040 tons for the Maestrale vs 3,160 tons for the Santa María. The Maestrale reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Santa María. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Maestrale vs 5,000 for the Santa María. The Maestrale carries a crew of 225 vs 223 for the Santa María.
The Maestrale was produced in 8 units vs 6 for the Santa María. The Maestrale was commissioned in 1981, 5 years before the Santa María (1986).
| Italian frigate, introduced in 1981, uses a CODOG propulsion system of gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali del Tirreno e Riuniti |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 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 Maestrale-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class has greater displacement at 3,160 tons compared to the Maestrale-class's 3,040 tons.
Which is faster, the Maestrale-class or Santa María-class?
The Maestrale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Santa María-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Maestrale-class or Santa María-class?
The Maestrale-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Santa María-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Maestrale-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Maestrale-class's 122.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Maestrale-class and Santa María-class have?
The Maestrale-class has a larger crew complement of 225 compared to the Santa María-class's 223 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Maestrale-class or Santa María-class?
The Maestrale-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Santa María-class.