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
Armament
  • 2 Exocet MM38 missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm CADAM turret
  • 2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 2 x 2 SIMBAD/Mistral point defence SAM
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun (Moroccan variant)
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
Armament
  • 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

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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.