Sigma vs Type 054A
Overview
The Sigma and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
The Type 054A displaces 3,963 tons — 2.3x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Sigma reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sigma vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Sigma was produced in 10 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $222M for the Sigma vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Sigma was commissioned in 2007, 1 years before the Type 054A (2008).
| 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 | 3,963 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is more expensive at approximately $348 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sigma-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.