Independence vs Type 053H3
Overview
The Independence and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,000 for the Type 053H3. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 168 for the Type 053H3.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 12 years after the Type 053H3 (1998).
| 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 | 2,393 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 168 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Type 053H3-class's 2,393 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Type 053H3-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Type 053H3-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Type 053H3-class has a larger crew complement of 168 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 053H3-class.