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Independence vs Tamandaré

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Specifications
Independence Tamandaré
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer Austal USA TKMS
Year introduced 2010 2026
Number built 19 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $360 million $555 million
Displacement 3,104 tons 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 44.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots 5,500 nm
Length 127.0 m 107.2 m
Beam 32.0 m 16.0 m
Crew 40 130
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Armament & Systems
Independence Tamandaré
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
  • 12-cell VLS for 12 Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 MANSUP anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 54 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × Sea Snake 30 mm gun
  • 2 × Sea Defender 12.7 mm guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns or 0.50 calibre heavy machine guns
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp)

Overview

The Independence and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 130 for the Tamandaré.

The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 16 years before the Tamandaré (2026).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Tamandaré-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.