Absalon vs FREMM frigate
The Absalon and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. Cost per hull is $189M for the Absalon vs $795M for the FREMM frigate. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 7 years before the FREMM frigate (2012).
| Danish frigate, 6,600 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-role frigate |
| Manufacturer | Odense Staalskibsværft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $189 million |
| Displacement | 6,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 137.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 8000 M70 diesel engines, two shafts, 22,300 bhp (16.6 MW) |
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| Displacement | 6,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 145 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Absalon-class's 6,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Absalon-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 6,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Absalon-class's 137.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The FREMM frigate-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Absalon-class's 100 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the Absalon-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.