FDI vs FREMM frigate
Overview
The FDI and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate.
The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. Cost per hull is $445M for the FDI vs $795M for the FREMM frigate. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 13 years after the FREMM frigate (2012).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 6,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 145 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the FDI-class's 4,460 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-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 FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the FDI-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the FDI-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The FREMM frigate-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the FDI-class's 125 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FDI-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the FDI-class at $445 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.