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Independence vs Upgraded Mogami

Independence vs Upgraded Mogami at a glance — displacement 3,104 vs 4,880 tons, length 127 vs 142 m, speed 44 vs 30 knots, crew 40 vs 90.

Specifications
Independence Upgraded Mogami
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship Frigate
Manufacturer Austal USA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2010 2028
Number built 19 units NA
Estimated unit price $360 million NA
Displacement 3,104 tons 4,880 tons
Maximum speed 44.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots 5,400 nm
Length 127.0 m 142.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 17.0 m
Crew 40 90
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Armament & Systems
Independence Upgraded Mogami
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
  • 32-cell Mk 41 VLS
  • Type 23 A-SAM (Japan)
  • RIM-162 ESSM (Australia)
  • Anti-ship missile canisters (Japan)
  • 1 × RIM-116 RAM (Australia)
  • NSM anti-ship missiles (Australia)
  • 1 × Mk45 (127 mm) gun (Australia)
  • 2 × RCWS (12.7mm) (Australia)
  • Type 97 lightweight torpedoes (Japan)
  • Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes (Australia)
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators CODAG setup: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine engine, 2 × MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC diesel...
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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.