Floreal vs Ulsan
The Floreal and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,642 tons for the Floreal vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Floreal reaches 20 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Floreal vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Floreal carries a crew of 90 vs 186 for the Ulsan. The Floreal was produced in 8 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Floreal was commissioned in 1992, 11 years after the Ulsan (1981).
| French frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,642 tons and has a crew of 90. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 93.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 90 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 2,215 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 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 Floreal-class or Ulsan-class?
The Floreal-class has greater displacement at 2,642 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or Ulsan-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Ulsan-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.