Halifax vs Vasco da Gama
Overview
The Halifax and the Vasco da Gama are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,735 tons for the Halifax vs 3,200 tons for the Vasco da Gama. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Vasco da Gama. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 4,000 for the Vasco da Gama. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 180 for the Vasco da Gama.
The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 3 for the Vasco da Gama.
| Canadian frigate, introduced in 1991, has a maximum speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,735 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 255 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 180 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Halifax-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.