Constellation vs Riga
The Constellation and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Constellation displaces 7,291 tons — 5.1x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Constellation reaches 26 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Constellation vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Constellation carries a crew of 200 vs 175 for the Riga. The Constellation was produced in 2 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Constellation was commissioned in 2029, 75 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 7,291 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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| Displacement | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or Riga-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or Riga-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or Riga-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Constellation-class and Riga-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.