FDI vs Formidable
| French frigate, introduced in 2025, displaces 4,460 tons and has a crew of 125. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | General-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $445 million |
| Displacement | 4,460 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 125 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement with a total output of 32,000 kW (43,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,200 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 114.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 71 â—‰ |
| 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 FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The FDI-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The FDI-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Formidable-class have?
The FDI-class has a larger crew complement of 125 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.