Formidable vs La Fayette
Overview
The Formidable and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,200 tons for the La Fayette. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 11 years after the La Fayette (1996).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| 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 La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or La Fayette-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-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 La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-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 La Fayette-class have?
The La Fayette-class has a larger crew complement of 164 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.