Floreal vs La Fayette
| French frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,642 tons and has a crew of 90. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 93.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 90 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 125.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 164 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Floreal-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Floreal-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and La Fayette-class have?
The La Fayette-class has a larger crew complement of 164 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.