Gepard vs Sigma
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 million |
| Displacement | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 102.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 94 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,692 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has greater displacement at 1,692 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Gepard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Sigma-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Gepard-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Gepard-class is longer at 102.4 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and Sigma-class have?
The Gepard-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is more expensive at approximately $222 million per unit compared to the Gepard-class at $175 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.