Daegu vs Krivak
The Daegu and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $475M for the Krivak. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 48 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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 | 3,600 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 | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Daegu-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Daegu-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Krivak-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.