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Independence vs Upgraded Mogami

Overview

The Independence and the Upgraded Mogami are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 4,880 tons for the Upgraded Mogami. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 30 knots for the Upgraded Mogami. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,400 for the Upgraded Mogami. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 90 for the Upgraded Mogami.

The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 18 years before the Upgraded Mogami (2028).

American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Austal USA
Year introduced 2010
Number built 19 units
Estimated unit price $360 million
The Upgraded Mogami-class is a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate class with a 4,880-ton displacement, scheduled to commission its lead ship in 2028.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2028
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,104 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 44.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 127.0 m β—‰
Beam 32.0 m β—‰
Crew 40 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 Γ— General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 Γ— MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 Γ— diesel generators
Armament
  • 1 Γ— BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 Γ— Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 Γ— .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 Γ— RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 Γ— AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
Displacement 4,880 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,400 nm β—‰
Length 142.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 90 β—‰
Propulsion CODAG setup: 1 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine engine, 2 Γ— MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC diesel...
Armament
  • 32-cell Mk 41 VLS
  • Type 23 A-SAM (Japan)
  • RIM-162 ESSM (Australia)
  • Anti-ship missile canisters (Japan)
  • 1 Γ— RIM-116 RAM (Australia)
  • NSM anti-ship missiles (Australia)
  • 1 Γ— Mk45 (127 mm) gun (Australia)
  • 2 Γ— RCWS (12.7mm) (Australia)
  • Type 97 lightweight torpedoes (Japan)
  • Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes (Australia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has greater displacement at 4,880 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Upgraded Mogami-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has a longer range at 5,400 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Upgraded Mogami-class?
The Upgraded Mogami-class is longer at 142.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Upgraded Mogami-class have?
The Upgraded Mogami-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.