Donghae vs Peacock

Overview

The Donghae and the Peacock are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,076 tons for the Donghae vs 712 tons for the Peacock. The Donghae reaches 31 knots vs 25 knots for the Peacock. The Donghae carries a crew of 95 vs 40 for the Peacock.

The Donghae was produced in 4 units vs 5 for the Peacock.

South Korean corvette, 1,076 tons displacement, uses a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Korea Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1983
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
British corvette, introduced in 1983, displaces 712 tons, and is propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hall, Russell & Company
Year introduced 1983
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,076 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 78.5 m
Beam 10.0 m
Crew 95
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine
Armament
  • 1 x OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cannon
  • 2 x Emerson EMERLEC 30 twin Oerlikon 30 mm/75 KCB cannon
  • 1 x twin Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon (before 1990)
  • 1 x twin Bofors 40 mm L/60K cannon (after 1990)
  • 2 x triple Mark 32 SVTT loaded with Mark 46 ASW torpedo or K745 Blue Shark ASW torpedo
  • 12 x Mk 9 or KMk 9 depth charge
Displacement 712 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range NA
Length 62.6 m
Beam 10.0 m
Crew 40
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62cal Compact gun
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 20 mm cannons
  • 2 × FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 1 × MSI DS25 25mm naval gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Mk 16 cannons on Mk 68 mount
  • 2 × 12.7 mm/.50cal M2 machine guns
  • 1 × 25 mm M242 Bushmaster
  • 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Donghae-class or Peacock-class?
The Donghae-class has greater displacement at 1,076 tons compared to the Peacock-class's 712 tons.
Which is faster, the Donghae-class or Peacock-class?
The Donghae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Peacock-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Donghae-class or Peacock-class?
The Donghae-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Peacock-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Donghae-class or Peacock-class?
The Donghae-class is longer at 78.5 meters compared to the Peacock-class's 62.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Donghae-class and Peacock-class have?
The Donghae-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Peacock-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Donghae-class or Peacock-class?
The Peacock-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Donghae-class.