BAE Systems Type 45 Daring vs ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Sachsen-class
BAE Systems Type 45 Daring and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Sachsen-class are both warship, compared here on public specifications.
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 BAE Systems Type 45 Daring
Wins 3/3 |  ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Sachsen-class
Wins 0/3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | 48 ✓ | 32 |
| Torpedo tubes | N/A | 4 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 152.4 m | 143 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 8,500 t | 5,690 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | 8,500 t | 5,800 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 29 kn | 29 kn |
| Range (nmi) | 7,000 nmi ✓ | 4,000 nmi |
| Complement | 191 | 243 |
| Aircraft carried | N/A | 2 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,200,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 6 ✓ | 3 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
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Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Type 45 Daring has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,200,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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