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Anzac vs FREMM frigate

Overview

The Anzac and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Anzac vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The Anzac reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Anzac vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The Anzac carries a crew of 179 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate.

The Anzac was produced in 10 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. The Anzac was commissioned in 1996, 16 years before the FREMM frigate (2012).

Australian frigate, introduced in 1996, utilizes a Combined Diesel or Gas propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer AMECON
Year introduced 1996
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
French frigate, 6,700 tons displacement, entered service in 2012.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Frigate
Type Multi-purpose frigate
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2012
Number built 22 units
Estimated unit price $795 million
Displacement 3,600 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,000 nm β—‰
Length 118.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.8 m β—‰
Crew 179 β—‰
Propulsion Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG): 1 Γ— General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbine, 30,172 hp (22,499 kW); 2 Γ— MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, 8,840 hp (6,590 kW) each
Armament
  • 1 x 5"/54 calibre Mark 45 mod 2 main gun
  • 8-cell Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (32 x RIM-162 ESSM)
  • 2 x 4-canister Harpoon or NSM anti-ship missiles
  • 20-cell GWS.35 VLS (20 x Sea Ceptor missiles)
  • 2 x Mark 32 triple torpedo launchers (MU90 Impact or Mark 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 x 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x .50cal machine guns on Mini Typhoon mounts
  • 6 x .50cal machine guns crew served
Displacement 6,700 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,800 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 144.6 m β—‰
Beam 20.0 m β—‰
Crew 145 β—‰
Propulsion CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 Γ— 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 Γ— 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 Γ— diesel generators
Armament
  • 16-cell MBDA SYLVER A43 or A50 VLS for Aster 15/30 missiles
  • 16-cell MBDA SYLVER A70 VLS for MdCN cruise missiles
  • 8 x MBDA Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
  • 8 x MBDA Teseo Mk-2/A anti-ship missiles
  • 4 x MBDA MILAS anti-submarine missiles
  • 1 x Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun
  • 1 x Leonardo Otobreda 127/64 Vulcano gun
  • 3 x Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems
  • 2 x Leonardo OTO Melara 25/80 turrets
  • 2 x B-515 launchers for MU 90 torpedoes
  • 2 x Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC point-defence SAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Anzac-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Anzac-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Anzac-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Anzac-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Anzac-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Anzac-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Anzac-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Anzac-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Anzac-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The Anzac-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 145 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Anzac-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Anzac-class.