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Freedom vs Upgraded Mogami

Overview

The Freedom and the Upgraded Mogami are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 4,880 tons for the Upgraded Mogami. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 30 knots for the Upgraded Mogami. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 5,400 for the Upgraded Mogami. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 90 for the Upgraded Mogami.

The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 20 years before the Upgraded Mogami (2028).

American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Marinette Marine
Year introduced 2008
Number built 16 units
Estimated unit price $362 million
The Upgraded Mogami-class is a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate class with a 4,880-ton displacement, scheduled to commission its lead ship in 2028.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2028
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 47.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 115.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.5 m β—‰
Crew 50 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 Γ— Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets
Armament
  • 1 Γ— BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 Γ— Mk 49 launcher with 21 Γ— RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Surface-to-Air Missiles
  • 4 Γ— .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 24 Γ— AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
  • 1 Γ— Lockheed Martin 150 kW High Energy Laser
Displacement 4,880 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,400 nm β—‰
Length 142.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 90 β—‰
Propulsion CODAG setup: 1 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine engine, 2 Γ— MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC diesel...
Armament
  • 32-cell Mk 41 VLS
  • Type 23 A-SAM (Japan)
  • RIM-162 ESSM (Australia)
  • Anti-ship missile canisters (Japan)
  • 1 Γ— RIM-116 RAM (Australia)
  • NSM anti-ship missiles (Australia)
  • 1 Γ— Mk45 (127 mm) gun (Australia)
  • 2 Γ— RCWS (12.7mm) (Australia)
  • Type 97 lightweight torpedoes (Japan)
  • Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes (Australia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has greater displacement at 4,880 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Upgraded Mogami-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has a longer range at 5,400 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class is longer at 142.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Upgraded Mogami-class have?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.