Chungnam vs FREMM frigate
Overview
The Chungnam and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Chungnam vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate.
The Chungnam was produced in 4 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. The Chungnam was commissioned in 2024, 12 years after the FREMM frigate (2012).
| South Korea’s Chungnam-class frigate, commissioned in 2024 for multi-role coastal defense, is distinguished by an integrated mast housing a four-faced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries, SK Oceanplant |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 129.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel-electric or gas (CODLOG) |
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| Displacement | 6,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 144.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 145 |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chungnam-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Chungnam-class's 4,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Chungnam-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Chungnam-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chungnam-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Chungnam-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chungnam-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Chungnam-class's 129.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chungnam-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Chungnam-class.