Daegu vs Freedom
Overview
The Daegu and the Freedom are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 50 for the Freedom.
The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 16 for the Freedom. Cost per hull is $325M for the Daegu vs $362M for the Freedom. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 10 years after the Freedom (2008).
| 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 | $325 million |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Daegu-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Daegu-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Daegu-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Freedom-class have?
The Daegu-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is more expensive at approximately $362 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.