Gepard vs La Fayette
Overview
The Gepard and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
The La Fayette displaces 3,200 tons — 2.1x the Gepard's 1,500 tons. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. Cost per hull is $175M for the Gepard vs $325M for the La Fayette. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 7 years after the La Fayette (1996).
| Russian frigate, introduced in 2003, reaches speeds of 29 knots with a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Zelenodolsk Plant Gorky |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $175 million |
| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 102.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Gepard-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Gepard-class's 102.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and La Fayette-class have?
The La Fayette-class has a larger crew complement of 164 compared to the Gepard-class's 94 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Gepard-class at $175 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.