Constellation vs Freedom
Overview
The Constellation and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.
The Constellation displaces 7,291 tons — 2.1x the Freedom's 3,500 tons. The Constellation reaches 26 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Constellation vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Constellation carries a crew of 200 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The Constellation was produced in 2 units vs 16 for the Freedom. Cost per hull is $1,280M for the Constellation vs $362M for the Freedom. The Constellation was commissioned in 2029, 21 years after the Freedom (2008).
| American frigate, introduced in 2029, uses a CODLAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2029 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,280 million |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| Displacement | 7,291 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 151.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 1 × General Electric LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × electric propulsion motors (INDAR 2 x 3.4 MW), 4 × ship service diesel generators (Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW), 2 x fixed-pitch propellers, 1 × auxiliary propulsion unit |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Constellation-class and Freedom-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Constellation-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.