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Bung Tomo vs Lekiu

Overview

The Bung Tomo is a Corvette, while the Lekiu is a Frigate.

Displacement is 1,940 tons for the Bung Tomo vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Bung Tomo reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Bung Tomo vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Bung Tomo carries a crew of 79 vs 146 for the Lekiu.

The Bung Tomo was produced in 3 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Bung Tomo was commissioned in 2014, 15 years after the Lekiu (1999).

Indonesian corvette, introduced in 2014, displaces 1,940 tons and has a crew of 79.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Corvette
Type Multi-role corvette
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine
Year introduced 2014
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,940 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 89.9 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 79
Propulsion 4× MAN B&W / Ruston diesel engine (total of 30.2 MW (40,499 shp)), 2× shafts
Armament
  • 1× OTO Melara 76 mm
  • 2× DS 30B REMSIG 30 mm gun
  • 16× VLS for Seawolf SAM
  • 2× 4 Exocet MM40 Block II/III missile launchers
  • 2× triple BAE Systems 324-millimetre torpedo tubes
Displacement 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 106.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 146
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bung Tomo-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Bung Tomo-class's 1,940 tons.
Which is faster, the Bung Tomo-class or Lekiu-class?
The Bung Tomo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bung Tomo-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Bung Tomo-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bung Tomo-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is longer at 106.0 meters compared to the Bung Tomo-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Bung Tomo-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Bung Tomo-class's 79 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bung Tomo-class or Lekiu-class?
The Bung Tomo-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.