Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Formidable
Overview
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Formidable are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,200 tons for the Formidable. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 27 knots for the Formidable. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 4,200 for the Formidable. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 71 for the Formidable.
The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 6 for the Formidable. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 12 years after the Formidable (2007).
| Thai frigate, introduced in 2019, displaces 3,700 tons and has a crew of 141. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $482 million |
| Displacement | 3,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 124.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Diesel engine MTU 16V1163 M94 (11,840 kW) and 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (25,100 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,200 nm ◉ |
| Length | 114.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 71 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Formidable-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Formidable-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Formidable-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Formidable-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.