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Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs Independence

Overview

The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov and the Independence are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 5,400 tons for the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs 3,104 tons for the Independence. The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov reaches 29.5 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 4,850 nautical miles for the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs 4,300 for the Independence. The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov carries a crew of 210 vs 40 for the Independence.

The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov was produced in 5 units vs 19 for the Independence. Cost per hull is $250M for the Admiral Sergei Gorshkov vs $360M for the Independence. The Admiral Sergei Gorshkov was commissioned in 2018, 8 years after the Independence (2010).

Russian guided missile frigate, introduced in 2018, has a 5,400-ton displacement and a crew of 210.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Severnaya Verf
Year introduced 2018
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price $250 million
American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Austal USA
Year introduced 2010
Number built 19 units
Estimated unit price $360 million
Displacement 5,400 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.5 knots β—‰
Range 4,850 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 135.0 m β—‰
Beam 16.0 m β—‰
Crew 210 β—‰
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)
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
Displacement 3,104 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 44.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 127.0 m β—‰
Beam 32.0 m β—‰
Crew 40 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 Γ— General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 Γ— MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 Γ— diesel generators
Armament
  • 1 Γ— BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 Γ— Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 Γ— .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 Γ— RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 Γ— AGM-114L Hellfire missiles

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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.