Constellation vs FREMM frigate
| American frigate, introduced in 2029, uses a CODLAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2029 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,280 million |
| Displacement | 7,291 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 151.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 1 × General Electric LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × electric propulsion motors (INDAR 2 x 3.4 MW), 4 × ship service diesel generators (Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW), 2 x fixed-pitch propellers, 1 × auxiliary propulsion unit |
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| Displacement | 6,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 145 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 6,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Constellation-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 144.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Constellation-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 145 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Constellation-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the FREMM frigate-class at $795 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.