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Independence vs Mogami

Independence vs Mogami at a glance — displacement 3,104 vs 5,500 tons, length 127 vs 132 m, speed 44 vs 30 knots, crew 40 vs 90.

Specifications
Independence Mogami
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship Stealth frigate
Manufacturer Austal USA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2010 2022
Number built 19 units 10 units
Estimated unit price $360 million $450 million
Displacement 3,104 tons 5,500 tons
Maximum speed 44.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots NA
Length 127.0 m 132.5 m
Beam 32.0 m 16.3 m
Crew 40 90
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Armament & Systems
Independence 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
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 8 × Type 17 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × SeaRAM
  • Type 12 torpedoes
  • 16 × Mk-41 VLS
  • Type 07 VLA
  • 2 × Remote weapon station
  • Simplified mine laying equipment
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators CODAG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 2 × MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC engine, Total 70,000 HP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class has greater displacement at 5,500 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Mogami-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Mogami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class is longer at 132.5 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Mogami-class have?
The Mogami-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Mogami-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Mogami-class.