Abukuma vs Independence
The Abukuma and the Independence are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 3,104 tons for the Independence. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 40 for the Independence. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 19 for the Independence. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 21 years before the Independence (2010).
| Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Destroyer escort |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 million |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Independence-class have?
The Abukuma-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.