Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) vs China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055
Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 are both warship, compared here on public specifications. The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 leads on vls cells (112 vs 32). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class)
Wins 2/4 |  China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | 32 | 112 ✓ |
| Torpedo tubes | 2 | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 142 m | 180 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 6,000 t | 12,000 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | 6,000 t | 13,000 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 28 kn | 30 kn ✓ |
| Range (nmi) | 6,000 nmi ✓ | 5,000 nmi |
| Complement | 108 | 300 |
| Aircraft carried | N/A | 2 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 8 | 8 |
| Operator countries | 4 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher vls cells? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 has the higher vls cells at 112.
Which has the higher max speed? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 has the higher max speed at 30 kn.
Which has the higher range? +
The Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) has the higher range at 6,000 nmi.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) has the higher units built at 8.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) has the higher operator countries at 4.
Is the Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) better than the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055? +
On the public specs we track, Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 are closely matched, Naval Group FREMM (Aquitaine class) leads on range, operator countries, while China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 055 leads on vls cells, max speed. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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