F126 vs Type 26
Overview
The F126 and the Type 26 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 10,550 tons for the F126 vs 8,000 tons for the Type 26. The F126 reaches 26 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 26. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the F126 vs 7,000 for the Type 26. The F126 carries a crew of 114 vs 157 for the Type 26.
| Germany's F126-class frigate, planned for commissioning in 2028, is a multi-role combatant designed for global deployment featuring interchangeable mission modules for rapid operational adaptation. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Group |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British anti-submarine frigate adopted by Australia, Canada and Norway — over 30 hulls planned. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems, Govan and Scotstoun |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,600 million |
| Displacement | 10,550 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 166.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 114 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAD: 4 × MTU 20V 4000 M65L gensets, 2 × Everllence 32/44CR diesel engines, Renk gearbox... |
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| Displacement | 8,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 149.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 157 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG: Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine + 4 diesel generators, 2 electric motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the F126-class or Type 26-class?
The F126-class has greater displacement at 10,550 tons compared to the Type 26-class's 8,000 tons.
Which is faster, the F126-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the F126-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the F126-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the F126-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the F126-class or Type 26-class?
The F126-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the Type 26-class's 149.9 meters.
How many crew members do the F126-class and Type 26-class have?
The Type 26-class has a larger crew complement of 157 compared to the F126-class's 114 crew members.