FDI vs Krivak

The FDI and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 200 for the Krivak. The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $445M for the FDI vs $475M for the Krivak. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 55 years after the Krivak (1970).

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
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million

FDI

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)
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 3,575 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 123.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.1 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The FDI-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the FDI-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the FDI-class's 125 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the FDI-class at $445 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.