Kora vs Pohang
Overview
The Kora and the Pohang are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,320 tons for the Kora vs 1,220 tons for the Pohang. The Kora reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Pohang. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Kora vs 4,000 for the Pohang. The Kora carries a crew of 134 vs 95 for the Pohang.
The Kora was produced in 5 units vs 24 for the Pohang. The Kora was commissioned in 1998, 14 years after the Pohang (1984).
| Indian corvette, 1,320 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines across two shafts. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Guided missile corvette |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $113 million |
| South Korean corvette, 1,220 tons displacement, entered service in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Korea Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 24 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,320 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 134 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines (14,400 PS; 10,600 kW); 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,220 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 95 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kora-class or Pohang-class?
The Kora-class has greater displacement at 1,320 tons compared to the Pohang-class's 1,220 tons.
Which is faster, the Kora-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kora-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kora-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Kora-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kora-class or Pohang-class?
The Kora-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Pohang-class's 88.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Kora-class and Pohang-class have?
The Kora-class has a larger crew complement of 134 compared to the Pohang-class's 95 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kora-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has been built in greater numbers with 24 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kora-class.