Badr vs Pohang
The Badr and the Pohang are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,038 tons for the Badr vs 1,220 tons for the Pohang. The Badr reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Pohang. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Badr vs 4,000 for the Pohang. The Badr carries a crew of 75 vs 95 for the Pohang. The Badr was produced in 4 units vs 24 for the Pohang. The Badr was commissioned in 1981, 3 years before the Pohang (1984).
| Saudi Arabian corvette, 1,038 tons displacement, propelled by a CODAG arrangement. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Tacoma Boatbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean corvette, 1,220 tons displacement, entered service in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Korea Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 24 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,038 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 74.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 75 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine (23,000 shp) and 2 MTU 12V652 TB91 diesels (3,058 bhp) in a CODAG arrangement |
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| Displacement | 1,220 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 95 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Badr-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has greater displacement at 1,220 tons compared to the Badr-class's 1,038 tons.
Which is faster, the Badr-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Badr-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Badr-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Badr-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Badr-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is longer at 88.3 meters compared to the Badr-class's 74.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Badr-class and Pohang-class have?
The Pohang-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Badr-class's 75 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Badr-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has been built in greater numbers with 24 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Badr-class.