Formidable vs Valour
The Formidable and the Valour are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Formidable vs 3,700 tons for the Valour. The Formidable reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Valour. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Formidable vs 8,000 for the Valour. The Formidable carries a crew of 71 vs 152 for the Valour. The Formidable was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Valour. The Formidable was commissioned in 2007, 1 years after the Valour (2006).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,200 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 114.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 71 â—‰ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 121.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 152 â—‰ |
| 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 Formidable-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Formidable-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Formidable-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Formidable-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Formidable-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class is longer at 121.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Formidable-class and Valour-class have?
The Valour-class has a larger crew complement of 152 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Formidable-class or Valour-class?
The Formidable-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Valour-class.