FDI vs Formidable
Overview
The FDI and the Formidable are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 3,200 tons for the Formidable. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Formidable. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 4,200 for the Formidable. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 71 for the Formidable.
The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 6 for the Formidable. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 18 years after the Formidable (2007).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,200 nm ◉ |
| Length | 114.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 71 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-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 Formidable-class?
The FDI-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The FDI-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Formidable-class have?
The FDI-class has a larger crew complement of 125 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.