Gowind 2500 vs Sigma
Overview
The Gowind 2500 is a Corvette, while the Sigma is a Frigate.
Displacement is 2,600 tons for the Gowind 2500 vs 1,692 tons for the Sigma. The Gowind 2500 reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 3,700 nautical miles for the Gowind 2500 vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Gowind 2500 carries a crew of 65 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Gowind 2500 was produced in 6 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $250M for the Gowind 2500 vs $222M for the Sigma. The Gowind 2500 was commissioned in 2017, 10 years after the Sigma (2007).
| French-designed stealth corvette operated by Egypt and the UAE, armed with Exocet and VL MICA missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Guided-missile corvette |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group, Alexandria Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $250 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 | 2,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,700 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 102.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 65 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD: 4 × diesel engines, 2 shafts |
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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 Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has greater displacement at 2,600 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 3,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is longer at 102.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Gowind 2500-class and Sigma-class have?
The Sigma-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gowind 2500-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gowind 2500-class.