Gumdoksuri vs Hamilton

The Gumdoksuri and the Hamilton are both Patrol vessel classes. The Hamilton displaces 3,250 tons — 5.7x the Gumdoksuri's 570 tons. The Gumdoksuri reaches 44 knots vs 29 knots for the Hamilton. Operational range is 1,998 nautical miles for the Gumdoksuri vs 12,500 for the Hamilton. The Gumdoksuri carries a crew of 40 vs 167 for the Hamilton. The Gumdoksuri was produced in 34 units vs 12 for the Hamilton. The Gumdoksuri was commissioned in 2008, 41 years after the Hamilton (1967).

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
American patrol vessel, introduced in 1967, displaces 3,250 tons.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1967
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 1 x Hyundai Wia 76 mm gun
  • 1 x S&T Dynamics 'Nobong' 40L/70K dual 40 mm gun
  • 4 x LIG Nex1 SSM-700K Haesung anti-ship cruise missile
  • 2 x S&T Dynamics K6 12.7 mm machine guns
Displacement 3,250 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 115.0 m
Beam 13.0 m
Crew 167
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp)
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk38
  • 1 × MK 15 Block 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 6 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 5"/38 naval gun (original)
  • 2 × 81 mm mortars (original)
  • 2 × MK 10 Hedgehogs (original)
  • 2 × MK 32 torpedo tube systems (original)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (fitted to some)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gumdoksuri-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 570 tons.
Which is faster, the Gumdoksuri-class or Hamilton-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Hamilton-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gumdoksuri-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 1,998 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gumdoksuri-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 63.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gumdoksuri-class and Hamilton-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gumdoksuri-class or Hamilton-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Hamilton-class.