Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Gwanggaeto the Great
Overview
The Bhumibol Adulyadej is a Frigate, while the Gwanggaeto the Great is a Destroyer.
Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,885 tons for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Gwanggaeto the Great. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 4,500 for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 286 for the Gwanggaeto the Great.
The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 3 for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 21 years after the Gwanggaeto the Great (1998).
| 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 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $482 million |
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 1998, displaces 3,885 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer or Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Heavy Industries Co. |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 124.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| 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 | 3,885 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 135.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 286 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 × SsangYong Motor Company 20V 956 TB 82 diesel engines, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has greater displacement at 3,885 tons compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 3,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-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 Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class is longer at 135.5 meters compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 124.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Gwanggaeto the Great-class have?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 141 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.