Independence vs Type 054A
Overview
The Independence and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 2 years after the Type 054A (2008).
| 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 | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 19 vessels of the Independence-class.