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).

FDI

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
French frigate, 6,700 tons displacement, entered service in 2012.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Multi-purpose frigate
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2012
Number built 22 units
Estimated unit price $795 million

FDI

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)
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 2 × Nexter Narwhal 20B 20 mm RWS
  • 8 × Exocet MM-40 Block 3c anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Sylver A50 8-cell VLS for 16 Aster 15 or 30 surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 × 2 Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC point-defence SAM
  • 2 × twin torpedo tubes for MU90 Impact torpedoes
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
Armament
  • 16-cell MBDA SYLVER A43 or A50 VLS for Aster 15/30 missiles
  • 16-cell MBDA SYLVER A70 VLS for MdCN cruise missiles
  • 8 x MBDA Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
  • 8 x MBDA Teseo Mk-2/A anti-ship missiles
  • 4 x MBDA MILAS anti-submarine missiles
  • 1 x Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun
  • 1 x Leonardo Otobreda 127/64 Vulcano gun
  • 3 x Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems
  • 2 x Leonardo OTO Melara 25/80 turrets
  • 2 x B-515 launchers for MU 90 torpedoes
  • 2 x Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC point-defence SAM

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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.