FDI vs Freedom
Overview
The FDI and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 16 for the Freedom. Cost per hull is $820M for the FDI vs $362M for the Freedom. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 17 years after the Freedom (2008).
| 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 | $820 million |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The FDI-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The FDI-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Freedom-class have?
The FDI-class has a larger crew complement of 125 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The FDI-class is more expensive at approximately $820 million per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.