Formidable vs Maharaja Lela
The Formidable and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 19 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).
| 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 | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 138 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Formidable-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-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 Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-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 Maharaja Lela-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a larger crew complement of 138 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Maharaja Lela-class.