Broadsword vs Type 21
Overview
The Broadsword and the Type 21 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 3,250 tons for the Type 21. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 37 knots for the Type 21. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 177 for the Type 21.
The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 8 for the Type 21. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 5 years after the Type 21 (1974).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British frigate, 3,250 tons displacement, propelled by COGOG arrangement for a top speed of 37 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $60 million |
| Displacement | 4,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
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| Displacement | 3,250 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 1200 knots |
| Length | 117.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 177 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGOG on 2 shafts; 2 × Tyne cruise turbines: 8,500 shp (6,300 kW); 2 × Olympus boost turbines: 50,000 shp (37,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Broadsword-class or Type 21-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Type 21-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Broadsword-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Type 21-class?
The Broadsword-class is longer at 131.2 meters compared to the Type 21-class's 117.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Type 21-class have?
The Broadsword-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Type 21-class's 177 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Type 21-class?
The Broadsword-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 21-class.