Constellation vs Type 054B
Overview
The Constellation and the Type 054B are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 7,291 tons for the Constellation vs 6,000 tons for the Type 054B. The Constellation reaches 26 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 054B. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Constellation vs 5,000 for the Type 054B.
The Constellation was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Type 054B. The Constellation was commissioned in 2029, 4 years after the Type 054B (2025).
| American frigate, introduced in 2029, uses a CODLAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2029 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,280 million |
| Displacement | 7,291 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 151.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 1 × General Electric LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × electric propulsion motors (INDAR 2 x 3.4 MW), 4 × ship service diesel generators (Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW), 2 x fixed-pitch propellers, 1 × auxiliary propulsion unit |
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| Displacement | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 150.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × CS16V27 diesels, 29.12 MW (39,050 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or Type 054B-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Type 054B-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or Type 054B-class?
The Type 054B-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or Type 054B-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 054B-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or Type 054B-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Type 054B-class's 150.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or Type 054B-class?
Both the Constellation-class and Type 054B-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.