Daegu vs Mogami
The Daegu and the Mogami are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 5,500 tons for the Mogami. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Mogami. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 90 for the Mogami. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 8 for the Mogami. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $450M for the Mogami. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 4 years before the Mogami (2022).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 5,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 132.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 90 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 2 × MAN Diesel V28/33DD STC engine, Total 70,000 HP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class has greater displacement at 5,500 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-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 Mogami-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Mogami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Mogami-class?
The Mogami-class is longer at 132.5 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Mogami-class have?
The Daegu-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Mogami-class's 90 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Mogami-class?
The Daegu-class is more expensive at approximately $463 million per unit compared to the Mogami-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Mogami-class?
Both the Daegu-class and Mogami-class have been built in equal numbers with 8 vessels each.