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Donghae vs Project 133

Donghae vs Project 133 at a glance — displacement 1,076 vs 950 tons, length 78 vs 72 m, speed 31 vs 24 knots, crew 95 vs 80.

Specifications
Donghae Project 133
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Korea Shipbuilding Corporation Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1983 1981
Number built 4 units 28 units
Estimated unit price NA $1 million
Displacement 1,076 tons 950 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 2,100 nm at 12 knots
Length 78.5 m 72.0 m
Beam 10.0 m 9.4 m
Crew 95 80
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Armament & Systems
Donghae Project 133
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
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Project 133-class?
The Donghae-class has greater displacement at 1,076 tons compared to the Project 133-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Project 133-class?
The Donghae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Project 133-class?
The Donghae-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Project 133-class?
The Donghae-class is longer at 78.5 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Project 133-class have?
The Donghae-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Project 133-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.