Gwanggaeto the Great vs Type 052B
Overview
The Gwanggaeto the Great and the Type 052B are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 3,885 tons for the Gwanggaeto the Great vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052B. The Gwanggaeto the Great reaches 30 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052B. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Gwanggaeto the Great vs 4,500 for the Type 052B. The Gwanggaeto the Great carries a crew of 286 vs 280 for the Type 052B.
The Gwanggaeto the Great was produced in 3 units vs 20 for the Type 052B. The Gwanggaeto the Great was commissioned in 1998, 6 years before the Type 052B (2004).
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 1998, displaces 3,885 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Heavy Industries Co. |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,885 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 135.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 286 ◉ |
| 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 | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas: 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 3,885 tons.
Which is faster, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Type 052B-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-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 Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 135.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Gwanggaeto the Great-class and Type 052B-class have?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gwanggaeto the Great-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Gwanggaeto the Great-class.