Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Trident

Overview

The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Trident are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,700 tons for the Trident. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 26 knots for the Trident. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 12,000 for the Trident. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 208 for the Trident.

The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 6 for the Trident. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $1,600M for the Trident. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 9 years before the Trident (2028).

Bhumibol Adulyadej

Thai frigate, introduced in 2019, displaces 3,700 tons and has a crew of 141.
Origin 🇹🇭 Thailand
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
Year introduced 2019
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $482 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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Bhumibol Adulyadej

Displacement 3,700 tons ◉
Maximum speed 33.0 knots ◉
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 124.1 m ◉
Beam 14.4 m ◉
Crew 141 ◉
Propulsion 2 × Diesel engine MTU 16V1163 M94 (11,840 kW) and 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (25,100 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × Otomelara 76/62 Super Rapid Stealth Shield
  • 2 × MSI Defence DS30M Mk.2
  • 2 × M2HB Browning .50 caliber guns
  • 1 × 20 mm Mk.15 Phalanx Block-1B CIWS
  • 2 × 4 RGM-84L Block II Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 × 3 SEA Torpedo Launching System Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo
  • 8-cell Mk. 41 VLS containing 32 × RIM-162 ESSM Block II or 8 × RUM-139C VL ASROC

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 Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 3,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Trident-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 124.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Trident-class have?
The Trident-class has a larger crew complement of 208 compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 141 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class at $482 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.

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