Constellation vs FDI
The Constellation and the FDI are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 7,291 tons for the Constellation vs 4,460 tons for the FDI. The Constellation reaches 26 knots vs 27 knots for the FDI. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Constellation vs 5,000 for the FDI. The Constellation carries a crew of 200 vs 125 for the FDI. The Constellation was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the FDI. Cost per hull is $1,280M for the Constellation vs $445M for the FDI. The Constellation was commissioned in 2029, 4 years after the FDI (2025).
| 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 | 4,460 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 122.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 125 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement with a total output of 32,000 kW (43,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the FDI-class's 4,460 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
The FDI-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the FDI-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the FDI-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Constellation-class and FDI-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the FDI-class's 125 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
The Constellation-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the FDI-class at $445 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or FDI-class?
Both the Constellation-class and FDI-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.