Halifax vs Hydra

The Halifax and the Hydra are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,735 tons for the Halifax vs 4,000 tons for the Hydra. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Hydra. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 4,100 for the Hydra. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 173 for the Hydra. The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Hydra. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 1 years before the Hydra (1992).

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
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 4,735 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)
Armament
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles
  • 16 × RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow block II
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 gun
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21)
  • 4 × 12.7 mm M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
  • 2 × twin 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for 24 × Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes
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)
Armament
  • 1× Mk 45 Mod 2A 5" gun
  • 2× Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 Mk141 2×4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • Mk 48 Mod 2 vertical launcher for 16× RIM-162 ESSM
  • 2 Mk32 Mod 5 2×324mm T/T for Mk46 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Hydra-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Hydra-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Hydra-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Hydra-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Hydra-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Hydra-class?
The Halifax-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.