Kortenaer vs Van Speijk
Overview
The Kortenaer and the Van Speijk are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer vs 2,850 tons for the Van Speijk. The Kortenaer reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Van Speijk. Operational range is 4,700 nautical miles for the Kortenaer vs 4,500 for the Van Speijk. The Kortenaer carries a crew of 176 vs 254 for the Van Speijk.
The Kortenaer was produced in 12 units vs 6 for the Van Speijk. The Kortenaer was commissioned in 1978, 11 years after the Van Speijk (1967).
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1967, propelled by two geared steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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| Displacement | 2,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 254 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x geared steam turbines, 22,370 kW (30,000 shp), 2 x shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kortenaer-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Van Speijk-class's 2,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Kortenaer-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Van Speijk-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kortenaer-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Van Speijk-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kortenaer-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Van Speijk-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kortenaer-class and Van Speijk-class have?
The Van Speijk-class has a larger crew complement of 254 compared to the Kortenaer-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kortenaer-class or Van Speijk-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Van Speijk-class.