Donghae vs Pohang

Overview

The Donghae and the Pohang are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,076 tons for the Donghae vs 1,220 tons for the Pohang. The Donghae reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Pohang. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Donghae vs 4,000 for the Pohang. The Donghae carries a crew of 95 vs 95 for the Pohang.

The Donghae was produced in 4 units vs 24 for the Pohang. The Donghae was commissioned in 1983, 1 years before the Pohang (1984).

Donghae

South Korean corvette, 1,076 tons displacement, uses a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Korea Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1983
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Pohang

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
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Donghae

Displacement 1,076 tons ◉
Maximum speed 31.0 knots ◉
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉
Length 78.5 m ◉
Beam 10.0 m ◉
Crew 95 ◉
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine
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

Pohang

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
Armament
  • 1 x OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cannon (Batch II)
  • 2 x OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cannon (Batch III - VI)
  • 2 x Emerson EMERLEC 30 twin Oerlikon 30 mm/75 KCB cannon (Batch II)
  • 2 x Breda DARDO CIWS twin Bofors 40 mm/70 cannon (Batch III - VI)
  • 2 x MM38 Exocet SSM (Batch II)
  • 2 x 2 RGM-84C Harpoon SSM (Batch IV, after 1999)
  • 2 x 2 SSM-700K C-Star SSM (Batch V - VI, after 2007)
  • 2 x 4 VCM-01M SSM (Vietnamese retrofitting)
  • 2 x triple Mark 32 SVTT loaded with Mark 46 ASW torpedo, or K745 Blue Shark ASW torpedo (after 2006)
  • 12 x Mk 9 or KMk 9 depth charge
  • Mistral MANPADS (after 2000)
  • 2 x K6 HMG
  • 2 x M60 Machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has greater displacement at 1,220 tons compared to the Donghae-class's 1,076 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Donghae-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Donghae-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is longer at 88.3 meters compared to the Donghae-class's 78.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Pohang-class have?
The Pohang-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Donghae-class's 95 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has been built in greater numbers with 24 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.

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