Daegu vs Valour
The Daegu and the Valour are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,700 tons for the Valour. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Valour. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 8,000 for the Valour. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 152 for the Valour. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 4 for the Valour. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $250M for the Valour. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 12 years after the Valour (2006).
| 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 | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 121.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 152 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAG WARP: 2 MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines (5,920 kW each) and 1 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (20,000 kW) driving 2 shafts and 1 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Valour-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Daegu-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Valour-class's 121.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Valour-class have?
The Valour-class has a larger crew complement of 152 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Daegu-class is more expensive at approximately $463 million per unit compared to the Valour-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Valour-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Valour-class.