Iver Huitfeldt vs La Fayette
Overview
The Iver Huitfeldt and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
The Iver Huitfeldt displaces 6,645 tons — 2.1x the La Fayette's 3,200 tons. The Iver Huitfeldt reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Iver Huitfeldt vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The Iver Huitfeldt carries a crew of 165 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The Iver Huitfeldt was produced in 3 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. Cost per hull is $325M for the Iver Huitfeldt vs $325M for the La Fayette. The Iver Huitfeldt was commissioned in 2012, 16 years after the La Fayette (1996).
| Danish air defence frigate, 6,645 tons displacement, uses four MTU diesel engines in CODAD configuration. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Air-defense frigate |
| Manufacturer | Odense Staalskibsværft |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| Displacement | 6,645 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 165 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four MTU 8000 20V M70 diesel engines, 8.2 MW each, Two shafts, CODAD |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has greater displacement at 6,645 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is longer at 138.7 meters compared to the La Fayette-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Iver Huitfeldt-class and La Fayette-class have?
The Iver Huitfeldt-class has a larger crew complement of 165 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Iver Huitfeldt-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iver Huitfeldt-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Iver Huitfeldt-class.