Mogami vs Type 26
Overview
The Mogami and the Type 26 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 5,500 tons for the Mogami vs 8,000 tons for the Type 26. The Mogami reaches 30 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 26. The Mogami carries a crew of 90 vs 157 for the Type 26.
The Mogami was produced in 10 units vs 8 for the Type 26. Cost per hull is $450M for the Mogami vs $1,600M for the Type 26. The Mogami was commissioned in 2022, 4 years before the Type 26 (2026).
| Japanese stealth frigate, 5,500 tons displacement, uses CODAG propulsion for a 30-knot speed. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Stealth frigate |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 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 | 5,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 132.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 90 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 2 × MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC engine, Total 70,000 HP |
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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 Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Mogami-class's 5,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Mogami-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 26-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Mogami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Mogami-class's 132.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Mogami-class and Type 26-class have?
The Type 26-class has a larger crew complement of 157 compared to the Mogami-class's 90 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Mogami-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mogami-class or Type 26-class?
The Mogami-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 26-class.