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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).

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
Chinese frigate, introduced in 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
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)
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 3,963 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
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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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.