Formidable vs Lekiu
Overview
The Formidable and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 146 for the Lekiu.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 8 years after the Lekiu (1999).
| 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 | 2,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 106.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 146 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Lekiu-class?
The Formidable-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Lekiu-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Lekiu-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.