Daegu vs Trident
| 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 |
| Singaporean missile frigate, 3,700 tons displacement, introduced in 2028 and propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,600 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 | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 12,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 149.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 208 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 20 diesel engines with a power of 20,800 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 MM-40 (IV 2) + 1 Sylver (32 missiles) + 1 OTO-Melara Compact 76 mm + 2 Bofors 20 mm + 2 mit. 12.7 mm + 4 T/ASM 533 mm + 2 LR RBU 6000 + 1 Super-Lynx |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Trident-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is longer at 149.9 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Trident-class have?
The Trident-class has a larger crew complement of 208 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Trident-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Trident-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Trident-class.