The French LaFayette class (3600t full load) carry a 100mm main gun weighing 22tons compared with 22.5 tons for the 4.5 inch Mk 8 Mod 1. Her 15.4MW power plant
propels the ship to 25kt. A lighter hull should reach 29-31kt with 20MW of power.
C3 is aiming more for the Floreal class (2950 tonnes full load) role (The concept of "sentry frigate" emerged from the will of the French government to protect its Exclusive Economic Zone (12 million km²), as defined in the Montego Bay treaties. Another need was to address matters of humanitarian aid, diplomacy, or naval law enforcement.)
This also employs the same 100mm main gun, so the same comparrision applies.
C3 is aiming more for the Floreal class (2950 tonnes full load) role (The concept of "sentry frigate" emerged from the will of the French government to protect its Exclusive Economic Zone (12 million km²), as defined in the Montego Bay treaties. Another need was to address matters of humanitarian aid, diplomacy, or naval law enforcement.)
This also employs the same 100mm main gun, so the same comparrision applies.
