Gumdoksuri vs Tuo Chiang

Overview

The Gumdoksuri is a Patrol vessel, while the Tuo Chiang is a Corvette.

Displacement is 570 tons for the Gumdoksuri vs 567 tons for the Tuo Chiang. The Gumdoksuri reaches 44 knots vs 45 knots for the Tuo Chiang. Operational range is 1,998 nautical miles for the Gumdoksuri vs 2,000 for the Tuo Chiang. The Gumdoksuri carries a crew of 40 vs 41 for the Tuo Chiang.

The Gumdoksuri was produced in 34 units vs 7 for the Tuo Chiang. Cost per hull is $37M for the Gumdoksuri vs $188M for the Tuo Chiang. The Gumdoksuri was commissioned in 2008, 6 years before the Tuo Chiang (2014).

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
Taiwanese corvette, introduced in 2014, reaches a speed of 45 knots, and utilizes waterjet propulsion.
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Corvette
Type Coastal corvette
Manufacturer Lungteh Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2014
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price $188 million
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 567 tons
Maximum speed 45.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 60.4 m
Beam 14.0 m
Crew 41
Propulsion 2 × MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engine – rated at 4,300 kW (5,800 hp), 4 × MJP CSU 850 waterjet
Armament
  • 8 × Hsiung Feng II
  • 8 × Hsiung Feng III
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple torpedo launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has greater displacement at 570 tons compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 567 tons.
Which is faster, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 44 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 1,998 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 60.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Gumdoksuri-class and Tuo Chiang-class have?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Gumdoksuri-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is more expensive at approximately $188 million per unit compared to the Gumdoksuri-class at $37 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gumdoksuri-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Gumdoksuri-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Tuo Chiang-class.