Formidable vs Riga
The Formidable and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Formidable displaces 3,200 tons — 2.3x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 175 for the Riga. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 53 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Riga-class?
The Formidable-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-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 Riga-class?
The Formidable-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Riga-class?
The Formidable-class is longer at 114.8 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Riga-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.