Tamandaré vs Valour
The Tamandaré and the Valour are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré vs 3,700 tons for the Valour. The Tamandaré reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Valour. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the Tamandaré vs 8,000 for the Valour. The Tamandaré carries a crew of 130 vs 152 for the Valour. The Tamandaré was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Valour. Cost per hull is $555M for the Tamandaré vs $250M for the Valour. The Tamandaré was commissioned in 2026, 20 years after the Valour (2006).
| 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 |
| 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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| Displacement | 3,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 121.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 152 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG WARP: 2 MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines (5,920 kW each) and 1 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (20,000 kW) driving 2 shafts and 1 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Tamandaré-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class is longer at 121.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Tamandaré-class and Valour-class have?
The Valour-class has a larger crew complement of 152 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Valour-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tamandaré-class or Valour-class?
Both the Tamandaré-class and Valour-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.