FREMM frigate vs Tamandaré
Overview
The FREMM frigate and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The FREMM frigate reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 6,800 nautical miles for the FREMM frigate vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The FREMM frigate carries a crew of 145 vs 130 for the Tamandaré.
The FREMM frigate was produced in 22 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $795M for the FREMM frigate vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The FREMM frigate was commissioned in 2012, 14 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| Displacement | 6,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 145 ◉ |
| 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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| 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 FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Tamandaré-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the FREMM frigate-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The FREMM frigate-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the Tamandaré-class at $555 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FREMM frigate-class or Tamandaré-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.