Asahi vs Daegu
| Japanese destroyer, 5,100 tons displacement, utilizes COGLAG propulsion with two shafts. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $893 million |
| South Korean frigate, 3,600 tons displacement, utilizes combined diesel-electric or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $463 million |
| Displacement | 5,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 151.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 230 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGLAG, two shafts, two GE LM2500 turbines |
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| Displacement | 3,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel–electric or gas (CODLOG): 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 × MTU 12V 4000 M53B diesel engine, 2 × Leonardo DRS electric motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Asahi-class has greater displacement at 5,100 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Asahi-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Asahi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Asahi-class is longer at 151.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Asahi-class and Daegu-class have?
The Asahi-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Asahi-class is more expensive at approximately $893 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Asahi-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Asahi-class.