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Donghae vs Ulsan

Donghae vs Ulsan at a glance — displacement 1,076 vs 2,215 tons, length 78 vs 103 m, speed 31 vs 35 knots, crew 95 vs 186.

Specifications
Donghae Ulsan
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate
Manufacturer Korea Shipbuilding Corporation Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1983 1981
Number built 4 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,076 tons 2,215 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 8,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 78.5 m 103.7 m
Beam 10.0 m 12.5 m
Crew 95 186
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Armament & Systems
Donghae Ulsan
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
  • 2 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cannon
  • 4 × Emerson EMERLEC 30 twin Oerlikon 30 mm/75 KCB cannon (Batch I)
  • 3 × Breda DARDO CIWS twin Bofors 40 mm/70 cannon (Batch II–III)
  • 2 × 4 RGM-84C Harpoon SSM
  • 2 × triple Mark 32 SVTT loaded with Mark 46 ASW torpedo, or K745 Blue Shark ASW torpedo (after 2006)
  • 12 × Mk 9 or KMk 9 depth charge
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has greater displacement at 2,215 tons compared to the Donghae-class's 1,076 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Donghae-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Donghae-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Donghae-class's 78.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Donghae-class's 95 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.