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Adhafer vs Freedom

Overview

The Adhafer and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,880 tons for the Adhafer vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Adhafer reaches 30 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom.

The Adhafer was produced in 3 units vs 16 for the Freedom. The Adhafer was commissioned in 2015, 7 years after the Freedom (2008).

The Adhafer-class is a Chinese-built corvette operated by the Algerian National Navy, featuring a stealth design and a displacement of 2880 tons.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Frigate
Type Light frigate
Manufacturer China State Shipbuilding Corporation CSSC
Year introduced 2015
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Marinette Marine
Year introduced 2008
Number built 16 units
Estimated unit price $362 million
Displacement 2,880 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 120.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.4 m β—‰
Crew --
Propulsion 4 Γ— MTU-1163 16V diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 Γ— NG-16-1(76 mm) Main Gun
  • 2 Γ— Seven-barrel 30 mm Type-730 CIWS
  • 2 Γ— Quad C-802 active radar homing Launchers
  • 1 Γ— 8-Cell FM90N launcher for HQ-7 naval short-range air defence missiles
  • 2 Γ— Triple 324mm torpedo launchers
Displacement 3,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 47.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 115.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.5 m β—‰
Crew 50
Propulsion 2 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 Γ— Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets
Armament
  • 1 Γ— BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 Γ— Mk 49 launcher with 21 Γ— RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Surface-to-Air Missiles
  • 4 Γ— .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 24 Γ— AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
  • 1 Γ— Lockheed Martin 150 kW High Energy Laser

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Adhafer-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Adhafer-class's 2,880 tons.
Which is faster, the Adhafer-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Adhafer-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Adhafer-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Adhafer-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Adhafer-class or Freedom-class?
The Adhafer-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Adhafer-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Adhafer-class.