FDI vs Independence
Overview
The FDI and the Independence are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 3,104 tons for the Independence. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 4,300 for the Independence. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 40 for the Independence.
The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 19 for the Independence. Cost per hull is $820M for the FDI vs $360M for the Independence. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 15 years after the Independence (2010).
| 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 littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 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 | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The FDI-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the FDI-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Independence-class have?
The FDI-class has a larger crew complement of 125 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The FDI-class is more expensive at approximately $820 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.