Kortenaer vs Wielingen
Overview
The Kortenaer and the Wielingen are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer vs 2,283 tons for the Wielingen. The Kortenaer reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Wielingen. Operational range is 4,700 nautical miles for the Kortenaer vs 4,500 for the Wielingen. The Kortenaer carries a crew of 176 vs 160 for the Wielingen.
The Kortenaer was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Wielingen. The Kortenaer was commissioned in 1978, 2 years after the Wielingen (1976).
| 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 |
| 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 | 2,283 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 106.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbine (21,000 kW) and 2 Cockerill CO 240 V12 diesel engines (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kortenaer-class or Wielingen-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Wielingen-class's 2,283 tons.
Which is faster, the Kortenaer-class or Wielingen-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wielingen-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kortenaer-class or Wielingen-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Wielingen-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kortenaer-class or Wielingen-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Wielingen-class's 106.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kortenaer-class and Wielingen-class have?
The Kortenaer-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Wielingen-class's 160 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kortenaer-class or Wielingen-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Wielingen-class.