Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Maharaja Lela
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $948M for the Maharaja Lela. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 7 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).
| Thai frigate, introduced in 2019, displaces 3,700 tons and has a crew of 141. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $482 million |
| Displacement | 3,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 124.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Diesel engine MTU 16V1163 M94 (11,840 kW) and 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (25,100 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 138 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 138 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is more expensive at approximately $948 million per unit compared to the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class at $482 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.