Freedom vs Independence
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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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 Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Freedom-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Independence-class's 44 knots.
Which has longer range, the Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Freedom-class and Independence-class have?
The Freedom-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freedom-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Freedom-class.