FDI vs Type 054B

The FDI and the Type 054B are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 6,000 tons for the Type 054B. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 054B. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 5,000 for the Type 054B. The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Type 054B.

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
Chinese frigate, introduced in 2025, has a displacement of 6,000 tons and utilizes a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2025
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA

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 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm
Length 150.0 m
Beam 18.0 m
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × CS16V27 diesels, 29.12 MW (39,050 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 100 mm gun H/PJ-87
  • 1 × 30 mm H/PJ-11 gun-based CIWS
  • 1 × HHQ-10 SAM-based CIWS
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 8-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS (total 32 cells)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the FDI-class's 4,460 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the FDI-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the FDI-class's 122.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Type 054B-class?
Both the FDI-class and Type 054B-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.