Formidable vs Trident

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
Singaporean missile frigate, 3,700 tons displacement, introduced in 2028 and propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Frigate
Type Missile frigate
Manufacturer BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships
Year introduced 2028
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $1,600 million
Displacement 3,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm â—‰
Length 114.8 m â—‰
Beam 16.3 m â—‰
Crew 71 â—‰
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)
Armament
  • 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs (to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM)
  • 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30
  • 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15
  • 2 × B515 triple tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes
  • 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMG
  • 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun
  • Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)
Displacement 3,700 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 149.9 m â—‰
Beam 20.8 m â—‰
Crew 208 â—‰
Propulsion 4 MTU 20 diesel engines with a power of 20,800 hp - 2 propellers
Armament

8 MM-40 (IV 2) + 1 Sylver (32 missiles) + 1 OTO-Melara Compact 76 mm + 2 Bofors 20 mm + 2 mit. 12.7 mm + 4 T/ASM 533 mm + 2 LR RBU 6000 + 1 Super-Lynx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Trident-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Trident-class have?
The Trident-class has a larger crew complement of 208 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
Both the Formidable-class and Trident-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.