Bhumibol Adulyadej vs Martadinata
The Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Martadinata are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,700 tons for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 2,946 tons for the Martadinata. The Bhumibol Adulyadej reaches 33 knots vs 28 knots for the Martadinata. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs 5,000 for the Martadinata. The Bhumibol Adulyadej carries a crew of 141 vs 122 for the Martadinata. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the Martadinata. Cost per hull is $482M for the Bhumibol Adulyadej vs $222M for the Martadinata. The Bhumibol Adulyadej was commissioned in 2019, 2 years after the Martadinata (2017).
| 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 |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 2017, utilizes Combined Diesel or Electric propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 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 | 2,946 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 105.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 122 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Electric (CODOE), 2 x 10000 kW MCR diesel propulsions, 2 x 1300 kW MCR electric propulsions, 2 x shafts with controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Martadinata-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Martadinata-class's 2,946 tons.
Which is faster, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Martadinata-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Martadinata-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Martadinata-class?
The Martadinata-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 Martadinata-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is longer at 124.1 meters compared to the Martadinata-class's 105.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class and Martadinata-class have?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class has a larger crew complement of 141 compared to the Martadinata-class's 122 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Martadinata-class?
The Bhumibol Adulyadej-class is more expensive at approximately $482 million per unit compared to the Martadinata-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class or Martadinata-class?
The Martadinata-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bhumibol Adulyadej-class.