Freedom vs Tamandaré
Overview
The Freedom and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Freedom carries a crew of 50 vs 130 for the Tamandaré.
The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Freedom was commissioned in 2008, 18 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 107.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Freedom-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Tamandaré-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Freedom-class at $362 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.