Al Madinah vs Ulsan
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 186 for the Ulsan.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 4 years after the Ulsan (1981).
| Built in France and commissioned by Saudi Arabia in 1985, the Al Madinah-class frigates focus on anti-submarine warfare and feature a telescoping helicopter hangar. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 179 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines |
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| Displacement | 2,215 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 103.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 186 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Ulsan-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Al Madinah-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Ulsan-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.