Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin vs Kotlin
The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin and the Kotlin are both Destroyer classes. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin displaces 6,520 tons — 2.4x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Kotlin. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin carries a crew of 300 vs 284 for the Kotlin. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin was produced in 6 units vs 27 for the Kotlin. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin was commissioned in 2003, 48 years after the Kotlin (1955).
| South Korean destroyer, 6,520 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,520 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 150.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Hanhwa GE LM2500, Doosan MTU 956 Combined diesel or gas |
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| Displacement | 2,662 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 126.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 284 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class or Kotlin-class?
The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class has greater displacement at 6,520 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class or Kotlin-class?
The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class and Kotlin-class have?
The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class.