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) |
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| 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 |
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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.