GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

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
Brazilian frigate, introduced in 2026, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 130.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer TKMS
Year introduced 2026
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $555 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
Armament
  • 1 × BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 × Mk 49 launcher with 21 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Surface-to-Air Missiles
  • 4 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 2 × 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 24 × AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
  • 1 × Lockheed Martin 150 kW High Energy Laser
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)
Armament
  • 12-cell VLS for 12 Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 MANSUP anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 54 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × Sea Snake 30 mm gun
  • 2 × Sea Defender 12.7 mm guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns or 0.50 calibre heavy machine guns

Performance Radar Chart

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.