Gwanggaeto the Great vs KDX 2
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 1998, displaces 3,885 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer or Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Heavy Industries Co. |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 2003, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,885 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 135.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 286 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 × SsangYong Motor Company 20V 956 TB 82 diesel engines, 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 6,520 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 150.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Hanhwa GE LM2500, Doosan MTU 956 Combined diesel or gas |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has greater displacement at 6,520 tons compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 3,885 tons.
Which is faster, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class is longer at 150.0 meters compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 135.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Gwanggaeto the Great-class and KDX 2-class have?
The KDX 2-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 286 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Gwanggaeto the Great-class.