Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Daegu
| Thai frigate, introduced in 2019, displaces 3,700 tons and has a crew of 141. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇠Thailand |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 units |
| Estimated unit price | $482 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 | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 124.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 141 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Diesel engine MTU 16V1163 M94 (11,840 kW) and 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (25,100 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm â—‰ |
| 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 Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Daegu-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Daegu-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is more expensive at approximately $482 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.