Project 133 vs Pohang
| East German corvette, introduced in 1981, displaced 950 tons, and was powered by three M504 diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Anti-submarine corvette |
| Manufacturer | Peene-Werft |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 28 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12 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 | 950 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,100 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp |
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| Displacement | 1,220 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 95 â—‰ |
| 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 Project 133-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has greater displacement at 1,220 tons compared to the Project 133-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Pohang-class?
The Pohang-class is longer at 88.3 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Pohang-class have?
The Pohang-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Project 133-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Pohang-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 24 vessels of the Pohang-class.