Duke vs Formidable
Overview
The Duke and the Formidable are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Duke vs 3,200 tons for the Formidable. The Duke reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the Formidable. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Duke vs 4,200 for the Formidable. The Duke carries a crew of 185 vs 71 for the Formidable.
The Duke was produced in 16 units vs 6 for the Formidable. The Duke was commissioned in 1987, 20 years before the Formidable (2007).
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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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 Duke-class or Formidable-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Duke-class or Formidable-class?
The Duke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Duke-class or Formidable-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Duke-class or Formidable-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Duke-class and Formidable-class have?
The Duke-class has a larger crew complement of 185 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Duke-class or Formidable-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.