Ada vs Sigma
Overview
The Ada is a Corvette, while the Sigma is a Frigate.
Displacement is 2,400 tons for the Ada vs 1,692 tons for the Sigma. The Ada reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Ada vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Ada carries a crew of 93 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Ada was produced in 6 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $260M for the Ada vs $222M for the Sigma. The Ada was commissioned in 2011, 4 years after the Sigma (2007).
| Turkish corvette, introduced in 2011, has a displacement of 2,400 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Istanbul Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $260 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 | 2,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 99.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 93 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts (RENK CODAG: 31,640 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 Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Ada-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Ada-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sigma-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Ada-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Ada-class is longer at 99.6 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Ada-class and Sigma-class have?
The Ada-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Ada-class is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ada-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ada-class.