Freedom vs FREMM frigate
Overview
The Freedom and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate.
The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $795M for the FREMM frigate. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 4 years before the FREMM frigate (2012).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 6,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 145 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The FREMM frigate-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Freedom-class.