Daegu vs Type 053H
The Daegu and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 44 years after the Type 053H (1974).
| 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 | 2,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 112.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Type 053H-class?
The Daegu-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-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 Type 053H-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Type 053H-class?
The Daegu-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.