Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Daegu
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Daegu are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,600 tons for the Daegu. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Daegu. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 4,500 for the Daegu. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 140 for the Daegu. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 8 for the Daegu. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $463M for the Daegu. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 1 years after the Daegu (2018).
| 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 frigate, 3,600 tons displacement, utilizes combined diesel-electric or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $463 million |
| 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 | 3,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 122.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel–electric or gas (CODLOG): 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 × MTU 12V 4000 M53B diesel engine, 2 × Leonardo DRS electric motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Daegu-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-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 Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Daegu-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is more expensive at approximately $482 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.