Formidable vs Incheon

The Formidable and the Incheon are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,300 tons for the Incheon. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Incheon. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 4,500 for the Incheon. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 140 for the Incheon. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Incheon. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 6 years before the Incheon (2013).

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
South Korean frigate, 3,300 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2013
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm â—‰
Length 114.8 m â—‰
Beam 16.3 m â—‰
Crew 71 â—‰
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)
Armament
  • 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs (to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM)
  • 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30
  • 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15
  • 2 × B515 triple tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes
  • 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMG
  • 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun
  • Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)
Displacement 3,300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 114.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.0 m â—‰
Crew 140 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesel engine, 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine
Armament
  • 1 × 5-inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × triple torpedo tubes for K745 Blue Shark torpedo
  • 1 × RAM Block 1 CIWS
  • 8 × SSM-700K Haeseong Anti-ship Missile
  • 8 × Haeryong Tactical Land Attack Missile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class has greater displacement at 3,300 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Incheon-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Incheon-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Incheon-class have?
The Incheon-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Incheon-class?
Both the Formidable-class and Incheon-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.