Kasturi vs Ulsan
| Malaysian corvette, introduced in 1984, has a displacement of 1,850 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,850 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 98.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 124 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels, 23,460 bhp (17,490 kW), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 2,215 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kasturi-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has greater displacement at 2,215 tons compared to the Kasturi-class's 1,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Kasturi-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Kasturi-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kasturi-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Kasturi-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kasturi-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Kasturi-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kasturi-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Kasturi-class's 124 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kasturi-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kasturi-class.