Dokdo vs Mistral
Overview
The Dokdo and the Mistral are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 19,500 tons for the Dokdo vs 21,500 tons for the Mistral. The Dokdo reaches 23 knots vs 19 knots for the Mistral. The Dokdo carries a crew of 330 vs 160 for the Mistral.
The Dokdo was produced in 20 units vs 5 for the Mistral. Cost per hull is $285M for the Dokdo vs $477M for the Mistral. The Dokdo was commissioned in 2007, 2 years after the Mistral (2005).
| South Korean amphibious vessel, 19,500 tons displacement, introduced in 2007 and propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 million |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 330 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Mistral-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the Dokdo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Dokdo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Dokdo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Mistral-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Dokdo-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dokdo-class and Mistral-class have?
The Dokdo-class has a larger crew complement of 330 compared to the Mistral-class's 160 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Mistral-class is more expensive at approximately $477 million per unit compared to the Dokdo-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dokdo-class or Mistral-class?
The Dokdo-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Mistral-class.