Constellation vs Independence
The Constellation and the Independence are both Frigate classes. The Constellation displaces 7,291 tons — 2.3x the Independence's 3,104 tons. The Constellation reaches 26 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Constellation vs 4,300 for the Independence. The Constellation carries a crew of 200 vs 40 for the Independence. The Constellation was produced in 2 units vs 19 for the Independence. Cost per hull is $1,280M for the Constellation vs $360M for the Independence. The Constellation was commissioned in 2029, 19 years after the Independence (2010).
| 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 |
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 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 | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Constellation-class and Independence-class have?
The Constellation-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Constellation-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Constellation-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.