Gwanggaeto the Great vs Kotlin
The Gwanggaeto the Great and the Kotlin are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 3,885 tons for the Gwanggaeto the Great vs 2,662 tons for the Kotlin. The Gwanggaeto the Great reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Kotlin. The Gwanggaeto the Great carries a crew of 286 vs 284 for the Kotlin. The Gwanggaeto the Great was produced in 3 units vs 27 for the Kotlin. The Gwanggaeto the Great was commissioned in 1998, 43 years after the Kotlin (1955).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 3,885 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots |
| 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 | 2,662 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 126.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 284 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Kotlin-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has greater displacement at 3,885 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Kotlin-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Kotlin-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class is longer at 135.5 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Gwanggaeto the Great-class and Kotlin-class have?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Gwanggaeto the Great-class.