Gepard vs Sigma
Overview
The Gepard and the Sigma are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Gepard vs 1,692 tons for the Sigma. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $175M for the Gepard vs $222M for the Sigma. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 4 years before the Sigma (2007).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| 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.