Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Valour
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Valour are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,700 tons for the Valour. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 28 knots for the Valour. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 8,000 for the Valour. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 152 for the Valour. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 4 for the Valour. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $250M for the Valour. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 13 years after the Valour (2006).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 121.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 152 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAG WARP: 2 MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines (5,920 kW each) and 1 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (20,000 kW) driving 2 shafts and 1 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 3,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Valour-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Valour-class's 121.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Valour-class have?
The Valour-class has a larger crew complement of 152 compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 141 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is more expensive at approximately $482 million per unit compared to the Valour-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.