Sigma vs Tamandaré
Overview
The Sigma and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes.
The Tamandaré displaces 3,500 tons — 2.1x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Sigma reaches 28 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sigma vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Sigma carries a crew of 80 vs 130 for the Tamandaré.
The Sigma was produced in 10 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $222M for the Sigma vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Sigma was commissioned in 2007, 19 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 107.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Sigma-class's 4,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is longer at 107.2 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Sigma-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Tamandaré-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sigma-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.