Independence vs Iver Huitfeldt
Overview
The Independence and the Iver Huitfeldt are both Frigate classes.
The Iver Huitfeldt displaces 6,645 tons — 2.1x the Independence's 3,104 tons. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 30 knots for the Iver Huitfeldt. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 9,000 for the Iver Huitfeldt. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 165 for the Iver Huitfeldt.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 3 for the Iver Huitfeldt. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $325M for the Iver Huitfeldt. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 2 years before the Iver Huitfeldt (2012).
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 million |
| Displacement | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 6,645 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 165 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 8000 20V M70 diesel engines, 8.2 MW each, Two shafts, CODAD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has greater displacement at 6,645 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is longer at 138.7 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Iver Huitfeldt-class have?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a larger crew complement of 165 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Iver Huitfeldt-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Iver Huitfeldt-class.