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Freedom vs Mogami

Overview

The Freedom and the Mogami are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 5,500 tons for the Mogami. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 30 knots for the Mogami. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 90 for the Mogami.

The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 10 for the Mogami. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $450M for the Mogami. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 14 years before the Mogami (2022).

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
Japanese stealth frigate, 5,500 tons displacement, uses CODAG propulsion for a 30-knot speed.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Frigate
Type Stealth frigate
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2022
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price $450 million
Displacement 3,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 47.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 18 knots
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 5,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 132.5 m β—‰
Beam 16.3 m β—‰
Crew 90 β—‰
Propulsion CODAG: 1 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 2 Γ— MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC engine, Total 70,000 HP
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 5 in (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 8 Γ— Type 17 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 Γ— SeaRAM
  • Type 12 torpedoes
  • 16 Γ— Mk-41 VLS
  • Type 07 VLA
  • 2 Γ— Remote weapon station
  • Simplified mine laying equipment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class has greater displacement at 5,500 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Mogami-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Freedom-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Mogami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class is longer at 132.5 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Mogami-class have?
The Mogami-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Mogami-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Mogami-class.