Sigma vs Type 26
Overview
The Sigma and the Type 26 are both Frigate classes.
The Type 26 displaces 8,000 tons — 4.7x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Sigma reaches 28 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 26. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sigma vs 7,000 for the Type 26. The Sigma carries a crew of 80 vs 157 for the Type 26.
The Sigma was produced in 10 units vs 8 for the Type 26. Cost per hull is $222M for the Sigma vs $1,600M for the Type 26. The Sigma was commissioned in 2007, 19 years before the Type 26 (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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 26-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Sigma-class's 4,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Sigma-class and Type 26-class have?
The Type 26-class has a larger crew complement of 157 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Type 26-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sigma-class or Type 26-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 26-class.