FF-1052 Knox vs Ulsan
The FF-1052 Knox and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 186 for the Ulsan. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 12 years before the Ulsan (1981).
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 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 | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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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 FF-1052 Knox-class or Ulsan-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Ulsan-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Ulsan-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Ulsan-class's 186 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Ulsan-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Ulsan-class.