La Fayette vs Sigma
Overview
The La Fayette and the Sigma are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 1,692 tons for the Sigma. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The La Fayette carries a crew of 164 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $325M for the La Fayette vs $222M for the Sigma. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 11 years before the Sigma (2007).
| French general purpose frigate, introduced in 1996, powered by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | General-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The La Fayette-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Sigma-class's 4,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the La Fayette-class and Sigma-class have?
The La Fayette-class has a larger crew complement of 164 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The La Fayette-class is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Fayette-class or Sigma-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.