La Fayette vs Type 054A
Overview
The La Fayette and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $325M for the La Fayette vs $348M for the Type 054A. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 12 years before the Type 054A (2008).
| 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) |
| Armament |
|
| 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 |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the La Fayette-class's 125.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is more expensive at approximately $348 million per unit compared to the La Fayette-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Fayette-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the La Fayette-class.