Daegu vs Victory
Overview
The Daegu and the Victory are both Frigate classes.
The Victory displaces 8,000 tons — 2.2x the Daegu's 3,600 tons. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Victory. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 7,000 for the Victory. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 100 for the Victory.
The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 6 for the Victory. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 10 years before the Victory (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 | $325 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 | 8,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 150.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
3 × 32-cell vertical launch systems for VL MICA NG and Aster 30 B1 NT surface-to-air missiles, 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara STRALES guided gun, Typhoon Mk 30c 30 mm remote weapon stations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Victory-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Victory-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Victory-class have?
The Daegu-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Victory-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Victory-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Victory-class.