Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Freedom
Overview
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 16 for the Freedom. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $362M for the Freedom. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 11 years after the Freedom (2008).
| 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 |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Freedom-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is more expensive at approximately $482 million per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.