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Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs Independence

Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs Independence at a glance — displacement 5,400 vs 3,104 tons, length 135 vs 127 m, speed 29 vs 44 knots, crew 210 vs 40.

Specifications
Admiral Sergei Gorshkov Independence
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Severnaya Verf Austal USA
Year introduced 2018 2010
Number built 5 units 19 units
Estimated unit price $250 million $360 million
Displacement 5,400 tons 3,104 tons
Maximum speed 29.5 knots 44.0 knots
Range 4,850 nm at 14 knots 4,300 nm at 18 knots
Length 135.0 m 127.0 m
Beam 16.0 m 32.0 m
Crew 210 40
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Armament & Systems
Admiral Sergei Gorshkov Independence
Armament
  • 1 x 130 mm Amethyst/Arsenal A-192M naval gun
  • 16-32 3S14 VLS cells for Kalibr, Oniks, Tsircon or Otvet missiles
  • 32 Redut VLS cells for 9M96, 9M96M, 9M96D/9M96DM(M2) and/or quad-packed 9M100 SAMs
  • 2 x Palash CIWS with twin GSh-6-30 6 barrel 30 mm rotary cannons
  • 2 x 4 330 mm torpedo tubes for Paket-NK anti-torpedo/anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 2 x 14.5 mm MTPU pedestal machine guns
  • 1 × BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 × Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 × .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 × 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 × RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 × AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAG; 2 10D49 cruise diesel engines 5,200 shp (3,900 kW); 2 M90FR boost gas turbines 27,500 shp (20,500 kW); Total: 65,400 shp (48,800 kW) 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 Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class has greater displacement at 5,400 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class has a longer range at 4,850 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class and Independence-class have?
The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class has a larger crew complement of 210 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class.