Hydra vs Vasco da Gama
Overview
The Hydra and the Vasco da Gama are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Hydra vs 3,200 tons for the Vasco da Gama. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Vasco da Gama. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 4,000 for the Vasco da Gama. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 180 for the Vasco da Gama.
The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 3 for the Vasco da Gama. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 1 years after the Vasco da Gama (1991).
| Greek frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 4,000 tons and uses CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,100 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 117.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 173 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW) |
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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 Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hydra-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has a longer range at 4,100 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class is longer at 117.5 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Vasco da Gama-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Hydra-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.