Daegu vs Trident
Overview
The Daegu and the Trident are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,700 tons for the Trident. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 26 knots for the Trident. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 12,000 for the Trident. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 208 for the Trident.
The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 6 for the Trident. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $1,600M for the Trident. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 10 years before the Trident (2028).
| 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 |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 3,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 208 ◉ |
| 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.