Mandau vs PSMM-5

Overview

The Mandau is a Frigate, while the PSMM-5 is a Patrol vessel.

Displacement is 290 tons for the Mandau vs 268 tons for the PSMM-5. The Mandau reaches 41 knots vs 35 knots for the PSMM-5. Operational range is 2,600 nautical miles for the Mandau vs 5,000 for the PSMM-5. The Mandau carries a crew of 43 vs 38 for the PSMM-5.

Indonesian frigate/missile boat, introduced in 1979, utilizes CODOG propulsion with a gas turbine and two diesels.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Frigate
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd
Year introduced 1979
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
South Korean missile patrol vessel, introduced in 1979, reaches speeds of 38 knots with gas turbine propulsion.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile patrol vessel
Manufacturer Tacoma Boatbuilding Company, Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd., Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Co.
Year introduced 1979
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 290 tons
Maximum speed 41.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm at 14 knots
Length 53.7 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 43
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x General Electric-Fiat LM-2500 gas turbine (25,000 shp) and 2 x MTU 12V331TC81 diesels (1,120 bhp each)
Armament
  • 1 x 57/70 Bofors SAK Mk 1
  • 1 x 40/70 Bofors 350AFD
  • 2 x 20/85 S.20
  • 4 x MM38 Exocet SSM
Displacement 268 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 50.1 m
Beam 7.3 m
Crew 38
Propulsion 6 Avco-Lycoming TF-35 gas turbines with a power of 16,800 hp total - 2 propellers
Armament

4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 30mm Emerlec guns + 2 12.7mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mandau-class or PSMM-5-class?
The Mandau-class has greater displacement at 290 tons compared to the PSMM-5-class's 268 tons.
Which is faster, the Mandau-class or PSMM-5-class?
The Mandau-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the PSMM-5-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mandau-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Mandau-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mandau-class or PSMM-5-class?
The Mandau-class is longer at 53.7 meters compared to the PSMM-5-class's 50.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Mandau-class and PSMM-5-class have?
The Mandau-class has a larger crew complement of 43 compared to the PSMM-5-class's 38 crew members.