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Donghae vs Espora

Donghae vs Espora at a glance — displacement 1,076 vs 1,790 tons, length 78 vs 91 m, speed 31 vs 27 knots, crew 95 vs 100.

Specifications
Donghae Espora
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Korea Shipbuilding Corporation AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1983 1985
Number built 4 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,076 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 78.5 m 91.2 m
Beam 10.0 m 11.0 m
Crew 95 100
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Armament & Systems
Donghae Espora
Armament
  • 1 x OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cannon
  • 2 x Emerson EMERLEC 30 twin Oerlikon 30 mm/75 KCB cannon
  • 1 x twin Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon (before 1990)
  • 1 x twin Bofors 40 mm L/60K cannon (after 1990)
  • 2 x triple Mark 32 SVTT loaded with Mark 46 ASW torpedo or K745 Blue Shark ASW torpedo
  • 12 x Mk 9 or KMk 9 depth charge
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Espora-class?
The Espora-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Donghae-class's 1,076 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Espora-class?
The Donghae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Espora-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Espora-class?
Both the Donghae-class and Espora-class have a range of 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Espora-class?
The Espora-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Donghae-class's 78.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Espora-class have?
The Espora-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Donghae-class's 95 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Espora-class?
The Espora-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.