Formidable vs Petya
The Formidable and the Petya are both Frigate classes. The Formidable displaces 3,200 tons — 2.8x the Petya's 1,150 tons. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Petya. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 4,870 for the Petya. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 90 for the Petya. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 54 for the Petya. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 42 years after the Petya (1965).
| 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 | 1,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,870 nm at 450 knots ◉ |
| Length | 81.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 90 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW), 1 diesel - 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Petya-class?
The Formidable-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Petya-class's 1,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-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 Petya-class?
The Petya-class has a longer range at 4,870 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Petya-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Petya-class's 81.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Petya-class have?
The Petya-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has been built in greater numbers with 54 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.