Formidable vs Freedom
Overview
The Formidable and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 16 for the Freedom. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 1 years before the Freedom (2008).
| French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Freedom-class?
The Formidable-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Freedom-class have?
The Formidable-class has a larger crew complement of 71 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.