Independence vs Kang Ding
Overview
The Independence and the Kang Ding are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 3,800 tons for the Kang Ding. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 25 knots for the Kang Ding. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 9,000 for the Kang Ding. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 141 for the Kang Ding.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 6 for the Kang Ding. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $467M for the Kang Ding. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 14 years after the Kang Ding (1996).
| 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 | 3,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| 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 Independence-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class has greater displacement at 3,800 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-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 Kang Ding-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Kang Ding-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Kang Ding-class have?
The Kang Ding-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class is more expensive at approximately $467 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kang Ding-class.