Freedom vs Type 054A
Overview
The Freedom and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Freedom vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Freedom reaches 47 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Freedom vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Freedom was produced in 16 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $362M for the Freedom vs $348M for the Type 054A.
| 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 | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has a longer range at 3,800 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Freedom-class.