Formidable vs Type 054A
Overview
The Formidable and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 1 years before the Type 054A (2008).
| 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 | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Formidable-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Type 054A-class?
The Formidable-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.