The mid-size frigates will be powered by German Rolls-Royce MTU engines.

March 26, 2018

France has officially passed Order from German engine manufacturer MTU, to supply the engines that will equip the 5 FTI intermediate-sized frigates of the French Navy. Each frigate will be powered by 4 sixteen-cylinder diesel engines developing 8000 KWh each, and propelling the 4500 tonnes of the frigate at 27 knots, or over 7000 nautical miles at 15 knots.

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