Donghae vs Type 037II
The Donghae and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. The Donghae displaces 1,076 tons — 2.5x the Type 037II's 430 tons. The Donghae reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Donghae vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Donghae carries a crew of 95 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Donghae was produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Donghae was commissioned in 1983, 19 years after the Type 037II (1964).
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Type 037II-class?
The Donghae-class has greater displacement at 1,076 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Type 037II-class?
The Donghae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 037II-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Type 037II-class?
The Donghae-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Type 037II-class?
The Donghae-class is longer at 78.5 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Donghae-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Type 037II-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.