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) |
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| 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.