Karel Doorman vs Vasco da Gama
| Dutch multi-purpose frigate, 3,500 tons displacement, utilizes CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $294 million |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 154 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG-propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey 1A (16,700 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Stork-Werkspoor 12SW280 (4,895 hp) + 4 Stork DRO 218K diesel engines |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 180 â—‰ |
| 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 Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Karel Doorman-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Vasco da Gama-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karel Doorman-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.