Daegu vs Type 054A
Overview
The Daegu and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 3,800 for the Type 054A.
The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $348M for the Type 054A. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 10 years after the Type 054A (2008).
| 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 | 3,963 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class is more expensive at approximately $463 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.