Freedom vs Pohjanmaa

Overview

The Freedom is a Frigate, while the Pohjanmaa is a Mine warfare.

Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 4,300 tons for the Pohjanmaa. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 26 knots for the Pohjanmaa. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 3,500 for the Pohjanmaa. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 70 for the Pohjanmaa.

The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 4 for the Pohjanmaa. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $1,400M for the Pohjanmaa. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 19 years before the Pohjanmaa (2027).

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
Finnish mine warfare corvette, 4,300 tons displacement, uses combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Mine warfare
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Rauma Marine Constructions
Year introduced 2027
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $1,400 million
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 4,300 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,500 nm β—‰
Length 117.0 m β—‰
Beam 16.0 m β—‰
Crew 70 β—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel-electric and gas (CODLAG) propulsion; 1 Γ— GE LM2500 gas turbine, 4 Γ— MAN 12V175D-MEL generating sets (4 Γ— 1,920 kW); 28 MW (38,000 hp)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 8-cell Mk 41 VLS (32 Γ— RIM-162 ESSM Block 2 missiles)
  • 2 Γ— 4-cell launchers with Gabriel V anti-ship missiles
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 57 mm/70 SAK Mk3 naval gun
  • 2 Γ— Saab Trackfire RCWS
  • 2 Γ— Saab Dynamics Tub m/20 torpedo launchers (Saab lightweight torpedoes)
  • Stern rails for 100 Γ— PB 17 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Pohjanmaa-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is longer at 117.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Pohjanmaa-class have?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is more expensive at approximately $1.4 billion per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Pohjanmaa-class.