Ada vs Freedom
Overview
The Ada is a Corvette, while the Freedom is a Frigate.
Displacement is 2,400 tons for the Ada vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Ada reaches 30 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Ada vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Ada carries a crew of 93 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The Ada was produced in 6 units vs 16 for the Freedom. Cost per hull is $260M for the Ada vs $362M for the Freedom. The Ada was commissioned in 2011, 3 years after the Freedom (2008).
| Turkish corvette, introduced in 2011, has a displacement of 2,400 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Istanbul Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $260 million |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| Displacement | 2,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 99.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 93 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts (RENK CODAG: 31,640 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Ada-class's 2,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Ada-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Ada-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Ada-class's 99.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Ada-class and Freedom-class have?
The Ada-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Ada-class at $260 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ada-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ada-class.