Descubierta vs Pohang
Overview
The Descubierta and the Pohang are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,482 tons for the Descubierta vs 1,220 tons for the Pohang. The Descubierta reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Pohang. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Descubierta vs 4,000 for the Pohang. The Descubierta carries a crew of 118 vs 95 for the Pohang.
The Descubierta was produced in 9 units vs 24 for the Pohang. The Descubierta was commissioned in 1978, 6 years before the Pohang (1984).
| Spanish corvette, 1,482 tons displacement, propelled by twin shafts and four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Cartagena |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean corvette, 1,220 tons displacement, entered service in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Korea Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 24 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,482 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 118 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,220 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 95 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Descubierta-class or Pohang-class?
The Descubierta-class has greater displacement at 1,482 tons compared to the Pohang-class's 1,220 tons.
Which is faster, the Descubierta-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Descubierta-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Descubierta-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Descubierta-class or Pohang-class?
The Descubierta-class is longer at 88.8 meters compared to the Pohang-class's 88.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Descubierta-class and Pohang-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Pohang-class's 95 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Descubierta-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has been built in greater numbers with 24 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Descubierta-class.