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Alexandrit vs Yangyang

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Specifications
Alexandrit Yangyang
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper Minesweeper
Manufacturer Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Kangnam Corporation
Year introduced 2016 1999
Number built 15 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 890 tons 880 tons
Maximum speed 16.5 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,600 nm at 10 knots NA
Length 61.0 m 60.0 m
Beam 10.2 m 10.5 m
Crew 45 46
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Armament & Systems
Alexandrit Yangyang
Armament
  • 1 × AK-306 30mm CIWS
  • 1 × 14.5mm MTPU HMG
  • Igla or Verba MANPADS
  • Mine countermeasures suite
  • Mine countermeasures suite
  • Mine disposal vehicle
Propulsion 2 × Zvezda M503 diesel engines 2 × Voith Schneider propellers

Overview

The Alexandrit and the Yangyang are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 890 tons for the Alexandrit vs 880 tons for the Yangyang. The Alexandrit reaches 16.5 knots vs 15 knots for the Yangyang. The Alexandrit carries a crew of 45 vs 46 for the Yangyang.

The Alexandrit was produced in 15 units vs 6 for the Yangyang. The Alexandrit was commissioned in 2016, 17 years after the Yangyang (1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alexandrit-class or Yangyang-class?
The Alexandrit-class has greater displacement at 890 tons compared to the Yangyang-class's 880 tons.
Which is faster, the Alexandrit-class or Yangyang-class?
The Alexandrit-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Yangyang-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alexandrit-class or Yangyang-class?
The Alexandrit-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Yangyang-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alexandrit-class or Yangyang-class?
The Alexandrit-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Yangyang-class's 60.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Alexandrit-class and Yangyang-class have?
The Yangyang-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the Alexandrit-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alexandrit-class or Yangyang-class?
The Alexandrit-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Yangyang-class.