Independence vs Lekiu
Overview
The Independence and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 146 for the Lekiu.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 11 years after the Lekiu (1999).
| 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 | 2,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 106.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 146 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Lekiu-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Lekiu-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Lekiu-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Lekiu-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.