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Independence vs Maharaja Lela

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Specifications
Independence Maharaja Lela
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship Frigate
Manufacturer Austal USA Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation
Year introduced 2010 2026
Number built 19 units 5 units
Estimated unit price $360 million $948 million
Displacement 3,104 tons 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 44.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 127.0 m 111.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 16.0 m
Crew 40 138
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Armament & Systems
Independence Maharaja Lela
Armament
  • 1 × BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 × Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 × .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 × 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 × RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 × AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30M 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VL MICA in Sylver VLS
  • 8 × Naval Strike Missile
  • 2 × triple J+S torpedo launcher
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp)

Overview

The Independence and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela.

The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $948M for the Maharaja Lela. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 16 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-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 Maharaja Lela-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a larger crew complement of 138 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is more expensive at approximately $948 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Maharaja Lela-class.