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
French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 2007
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
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)
Armament
  • 1 × Otomelara 76/62 Super Rapid Stealth Shield
  • 2 × MSI Defence DS30M Mk.2
  • 2 × M2HB Browning .50 caliber guns
  • 1 × 20 mm Mk.15 Phalanx Block-1B CIWS
  • 2 × 4 RGM-84L Block II Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 × 3 SEA Torpedo Launching System Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo
  • 8-cell Mk. 41 VLS containing 32 × RIM-162 ESSM Block II or 8 × RUM-139C VL ASROC
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)
Armament
  • 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs (to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM)
  • 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30
  • 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15
  • 2 × B515 triple tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes
  • 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMG
  • 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun
  • Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)

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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.