Armidale vs Gumdoksuri

The Armidale and the Gumdoksuri are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 570 tons for the Gumdoksuri. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 44 knots for the Gumdoksuri. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 1,998 for the Gumdoksuri. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 40 for the Gumdoksuri. The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 34 for the Gumdoksuri. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $37M for the Gumdoksuri. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 3 years before the Gumdoksuri (2008).

Australian patrol boat, 300 tons displacement, fourteen units were constructed by Austal.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Austal
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $17 million
South Korean patrol vessel, introduced in 2008, reaches speeds of 44.0 knots using CODAG propulsion.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Hanjin Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2008
Number built 34 units
Estimated unit price $37 million
Displacement 300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 56.8 m â—‰
Beam 9.7 m â—‰
Crew 21 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
Displacement 570 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 44.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,998 nm â—‰
Length 63.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.0 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel and gas (CODAG): 2 × Hanwha Techwin/GE LM500 gas turbine 4,570 kW (6,130 hp), 2 × Doosan/MTU 12V 595 TE90 3,240 kW (4,340 hp), 2 × STX/MTU 16V 1163 TB93 5,920 kW (7,940 hp), 3 × Doosan Heavy Industries waterjets
Armament
  • 1 x Hyundai Wia 76 mm gun
  • 1 x S&T Dynamics 'Nobong' 40L/70K dual 40 mm gun
  • 4 x LIG Nex1 SSM-700K Haesung anti-ship cruise missile
  • 2 x S&T Dynamics K6 12.7 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has greater displacement at 570 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 1,998 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Armidale-class's 56.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Gumdoksuri-class have?
The Gumdoksuri-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Armidale-class at $17 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.