Daegu vs Incheon
The Daegu and the Incheon are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,300 tons for the Incheon. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Incheon. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 4,500 for the Incheon. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 140 for the Incheon. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 6 for the Incheon. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 5 years after the Incheon (2013).
| 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 |
| South Korean frigate, 3,300 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| 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 | 3,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 114.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesel engine, 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Incheon-class?
The Daegu-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Incheon-class's 3,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Daegu-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Incheon-class?
The Daegu-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Incheon-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Incheon-class have?
The Incheon-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Incheon-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Incheon-class.