Formidable vs Trident
Overview
The Formidable and the Trident are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,700 tons for the Trident. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 26 knots for the Trident. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 12,000 for the Trident. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 208 for the Trident.
The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Trident. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 21 years before the Trident (2028).
| French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,200 nm ◉ |
| Length | 114.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 71 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp) |
| Armament |
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| 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 Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Trident-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Trident-class have?
The Trident-class has a larger crew complement of 208 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Trident-class?
Both the Formidable-class and Trident-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.