Independence vs Type 26
Overview
The Independence and the Type 26 are both Frigate classes.
The Type 26 displaces 8,000 tons — 2.6x the Independence's 3,104 tons. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 26. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 7,000 for the Type 26. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 157 for the Type 26.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 8 for the Type 26. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $1,600M for the Type 26. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 16 years before the Type 26 (2026).
| 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 |
| British anti-submarine frigate adopted by Australia, Canada and Norway — over 30 hulls planned. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems, Govan and Scotstoun |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,600 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 | 8,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 149.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 157 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG: Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine + 4 diesel generators, 2 electric motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Type 26-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Type 26-class have?
The Type 26-class has a larger crew complement of 157 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Type 26-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 26-class.