Álvaro de Bazán vs KDX 2
The Álvaro de Bazán and the KDX 2 are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 6,494 tons for the Álvaro de Bazán vs 6,520 tons for the KDX 2. The Álvaro de Bazán reaches 28 knots vs 30 knots for the KDX 2. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Álvaro de Bazán vs 4,500 for the KDX 2. The Álvaro de Bazán carries a crew of 201 vs 300 for the KDX 2. The Álvaro de Bazán was produced in 5 units vs 6 for the KDX 2. The Álvaro de Bazán was commissioned in 2002, 1 years before the KDX 2 (2003).
| Spanish guided-missile frigate, 6,494 tons displacement, uses CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | NAVANTIA |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,100 million |
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 2003, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,494 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 146.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 201 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (46,650 hp), 2 × Caterpillar 3600 diesel engines (12,000 hp) |
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| Displacement | 6,520 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 150.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Hanhwa GE LM2500, Doosan MTU 956 Combined diesel or gas |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Álvaro de Bazán-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has greater displacement at 6,520 tons compared to the Álvaro de Bazán-class's 6,494 tons.
Which is faster, the Álvaro de Bazán-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Álvaro de Bazán-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Álvaro de Bazán-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Álvaro de Bazán-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Álvaro de Bazán-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Álvaro de Bazán-class's 146.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Álvaro de Bazán-class and KDX 2-class have?
The KDX 2-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Álvaro de Bazán-class's 201 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Álvaro de Bazán-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Álvaro de Bazán-class.