Independence vs Riga
The Independence and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Independence displaces 3,104 tons — 2.2x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 175 for the Riga. The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 56 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Riga-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Riga-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Riga-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Riga-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Riga-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 19 vessels of the Independence-class.