Baden-Württemberg vs Constellation
| German frigate, entered service in 2019, utilizes CODLAG propulsion for a maximum speed of 26 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $816 million |
| American frigate, introduced in 2029, uses a CODLAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2029 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,280 million |
| Displacement | 7,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 149.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 190 ◉ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 7,291 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 151.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 1 × General Electric LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × electric propulsion motors (INDAR 2 x 3.4 MW), 4 × ship service diesel generators (Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW), 2 x fixed-pitch propellers, 1 × auxiliary propulsion unit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 7,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 149.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Baden-Württemberg-class and Constellation-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class's 190 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the Baden-Württemberg-class at $816 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baden-Württemberg-class or Constellation-class?
The Baden-Württemberg-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.