Formidable vs Kang Ding
Overview
The Formidable and the Kang Ding are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,800 tons for the Kang Ding. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the Kang Ding. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 9,000 for the Kang Ding. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 141 for the Kang Ding.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Kang Ding. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 11 years after the Kang Ding (1996).
| 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 | 3,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| 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 Formidable-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class has greater displacement at 3,800 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Kang Ding-class have?
The Kang Ding-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Kang Ding-class?
Both the Formidable-class and Kang Ding-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.