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Ganggyeong vs Sandown

Ganggyeong vs Sandown at a glance — displacement 512 vs 600 tons, length 50 vs 52 m, crew 46 vs 34.

Specifications
Ganggyeong Sandown
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Minehunter
Manufacturer Kangnam Corporation Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1986 1989
Number built 6 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 512 tons 600 tons
Maximum speed NA 13.0 knots
Length 50.0 m 52.5 m
Beam 8.0 m 10.9 m
Crew 46 34
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Armament & Systems
Ganggyeong Sandown
Armament
  • 1 × 20mm gun
  • Depth charges
  • Mine disposal vehicle
  • 1 × DS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
  • 3 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges
Propulsion 2 × Voith Schneider propellers Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ganggyeong-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Ganggyeong-class's 512 tons.
Which is faster, the Ganggyeong-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Ganggyeong-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Ganggyeong-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Ganggyeong-class's 50.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ganggyeong-class and Sandown-class have?
The Ganggyeong-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ganggyeong-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ganggyeong-class.