Jose Rizal vs Lekiu

Overview

The Jose Rizal and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,600 tons for the Jose Rizal vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Jose Rizal reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Jose Rizal vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Jose Rizal carries a crew of 65 vs 146 for the Lekiu.

The Jose Rizal was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Jose Rizal was commissioned in 2020, 21 years after the Lekiu (1999).

South Korean frigate, 2,600 tons displacement, utilizes a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) propulsion system.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2020
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $168 million
Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,600 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm
Length 107.5 m
Beam 13.8 m
Crew 65
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU-STX 12V1163-TB93 12-cylinder diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 × OTO-Melara 76/62SR dual-purpose rapid-fire autocannon
  • 1 × Aselsan SMASH 30mm remote weapon station cannon
  • 2 × 2-canister C-Star SSM-710K antiship cruise missiles
  • 2 × Simbad-RC twin-Mistral missile launchers
  • 2 × SEA triple torpedo launching systems for K745 Blue Shark torpedoes
  • 4 × K6 12.7mm (.50 cal) heavy machine Guns
Displacement 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 106.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 146
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Jose Rizal-class or Lekiu-class?
The Jose Rizal-class has greater displacement at 2,600 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Jose Rizal-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Jose Rizal-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Jose Rizal-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Jose Rizal-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Jose Rizal-class or Lekiu-class?
The Jose Rizal-class is longer at 107.5 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Jose Rizal-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Jose Rizal-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jose Rizal-class or Lekiu-class?
Both the Jose Rizal-class and Lekiu-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.