Gumdoksuri vs Storm

The Gumdoksuri and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes. The Gumdoksuri displaces 570 tons — 4.1x the Storm's 138 tons. The Gumdoksuri reaches 44 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Gumdoksuri carries a crew of 40 vs 19 for the Storm. The Gumdoksuri was produced in 34 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Gumdoksuri was commissioned in 2008, 42 years after the Storm (1966).

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
Norwegian patrol boat Storm, introduced in 1966, displaces 138 tons and is propelled by two Maybach diesel engines.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1966
Number built 20 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 138 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range NA
Length 36.5 m
Beam 6.2 m
Crew 19
Propulsion 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)
Armament
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gumdoksuri-class or Storm-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has greater displacement at 570 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Gumdoksuri-class or Storm-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Storm-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gumdoksuri-class or Storm-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has a longer range at 1,998 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gumdoksuri-class or Storm-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Gumdoksuri-class and Storm-class have?
The Gumdoksuri-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gumdoksuri-class or Storm-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Storm-class.