Eithne vs Gumdoksuri
The Eithne and the Gumdoksuri are both Patrol vessel classes. The Eithne displaces 1,920 tons — 3.4x the Gumdoksuri's 570 tons. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 44 knots for the Gumdoksuri. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Eithne vs 1,998 for the Gumdoksuri. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 40 for the Gumdoksuri. The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 34 for the Gumdoksuri. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 24 years before the Gumdoksuri (2008).
| Irish offshore patrol vessel, 1,920 tons displacement, built by Verolme Dockyard in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Verolme Dockyard, Cork |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean patrol vessel, introduced in 2008, reaches speeds of 44.0 knots using CODAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 34 units |
| Estimated unit price | $37 million |
| Displacement | 1,920 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 84.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 86 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 570 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,998 nm ◉ |
| Length | 63.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas (CODAG): 2 × Hanwha Techwin/GE LM500 gas turbine 4,570 kW (6,130 hp), 2 × Doosan/MTU 12V 595 TE90 3,240 kW (4,340 hp), 2 × STX/MTU 16V 1163 TB93 5,920 kW (7,940 hp), 3 × Doosan Heavy Industries waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 570 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 1,998 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 63.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Gumdoksuri-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Gumdoksuri-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.