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Baden-Württemberg vs Independence

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Specifications
Baden-Württemberg Independence
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Austal USA
Year introduced 2019 2010
Number built 4 units 19 units
Estimated unit price $816 million $360 million
Displacement 7,200 tons 3,104 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 44.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm 4,300 nm at 18 knots
Length 149.5 m 127.0 m
Beam 18.8 m 32.0 m
Crew 190 40
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Armament & Systems
Baden-Württemberg Independence
Armament
  • 1 × 127 mm lightweight Otobreda naval gun
  • 2 × 27 mm MLG 27 remote-controlled autocannons
  • 5 × 12.7 mm Hitrole-NT remote-controlled machine gun turrets
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × RAM Block II launchers (21 missiles each)
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • Water cannons
  • 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 CODLAG: 1 × 20 MW gas turbine, 2 × 4.7 MW electric motors, 4 × 2.9 MW diesel generators, 3 × gearboxes, 2 × shafts, 1 × 1 MW bow thruster CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators

Overview

The Baden-Württemberg and the Independence are both Frigate classes.

The Baden-Württemberg displaces 7,200 tons — 2.3x the Independence's 3,104 tons. The Baden-Württemberg reaches 26 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Baden-Württemberg vs 4,300 for the Independence. The Baden-Württemberg carries a crew of 190 vs 40 for the Independence.

The Baden-Württemberg was produced in 4 units vs 19 for the Independence. Cost per hull is $816M for the Baden-Württemberg vs $360M for the Independence. The Baden-Württemberg was commissioned in 2019, 9 years after the Independence (2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has greater displacement at 7,200 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class is longer at 149.5 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Baden-Württemberg-class and Independence-class have?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has a larger crew complement of 190 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class is more expensive at approximately $816 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Baden-Württemberg-class.