Kasturi vs Ulsan
Overview
The Kasturi and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 1,850 tons for the Kasturi vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Kasturi reaches 28 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Kasturi vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Kasturi carries a crew of 124 vs 186 for the Ulsan.
The Kasturi was produced in 2 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Kasturi was commissioned in 1984, 3 years after the Ulsan (1981).
| 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.