Daegu vs FREMM frigate
Overview
The Daegu and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate.
The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. Cost per hull is $325M for the Daegu vs $795M for the FREMM frigate. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 6 years after the FREMM frigate (2012).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The FREMM frigate-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.