Tamandaré vs Trident

Overview

The Tamandaré and the Trident are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré vs 3,700 tons for the Trident. The Tamandaré reaches 25 knots vs 26 knots for the Trident. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the Tamandaré vs 12,000 for the Trident. The Tamandaré carries a crew of 130 vs 208 for the Trident.

The Tamandaré was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Trident. Cost per hull is $555M for the Tamandaré vs $1,600M for the Trident. The Tamandaré was commissioned in 2026, 2 years before the Trident (2028).

Tamandaré

Brazilian frigate, introduced in 2026, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 130.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer TKMS
Year introduced 2026
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $555 million
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Trident

Singaporean missile frigate, 3,700 tons displacement, introduced in 2028 and propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Frigate
Type Missile frigate
Manufacturer BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships
Year introduced 2028
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $1,600 million
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Tamandaré

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)
Armament
  • 12-cell VLS for 12 Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 MANSUP anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 54 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × Sea Snake 30 mm gun
  • 2 × Sea Defender 12.7 mm guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns or 0.50 calibre heavy machine guns

Trident

Displacement 3,700 tons ◉
Maximum speed 26.0 knots ◉
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots ◉
Length 149.9 m ◉
Beam 20.8 m ◉
Crew 208 ◉
Propulsion 4 MTU 20 diesel engines with a power of 20,800 hp - 2 propellers
Armament

8 MM-40 (IV 2) + 1 Sylver (32 missiles) + 1 OTO-Melara Compact 76 mm + 2 Bofors 20 mm + 2 mit. 12.7 mm + 4 T/ASM 533 mm + 2 LR RBU 6000 + 1 Super-Lynx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Tamandaré-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Tamandaré-class and Trident-class have?
The Trident-class has a larger crew complement of 208 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Tamandaré-class at $555 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tamandaré-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.

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