Daegu vs FF-1052 Knox
The Daegu and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 49 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 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 | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-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 FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.