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Independence vs Vasco da Gama

Independence vs Vasco da Gama at a glance — displacement 3,104 vs 3,200 tons, length 127 vs 115 m, speed 44 vs 32 knots, crew 40 vs 180.

Specifications
Independence Vasco da Gama
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Littoral combat ship Frigate
Manufacturer Austal USA B&V
Year introduced 2010 1991
Number built 19 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $360 million NA
Displacement 3,104 tons 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 44.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 127.0 m 115.9 m
Beam 32.0 m 14.8 m
Crew 40 180
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Armament & Systems
Independence Vasco da Gama
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
  • 1 × 100 mm Mod68 CADAM polyvalent artillery piece
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS 20 mm Vulcan anti-ship missile defence system
  • 2 × 3 12.75-inch Mark 46 torpedo in triple mountings
  • 2 × Mk 141 quad-pack Launcher for a maximum of 8 RGM-84 Harpoon
  • 1 × MK 21 Guided Missile Launching System for 8 RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Vasco da Gama-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.