Project 133 vs Pohang
Overview
The Project 133 and the Pohang are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 950 tons for the Project 133 vs 1,220 tons for the Pohang. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 32 knots for the Pohang. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Project 133 vs 4,000 for the Pohang. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 95 for the Pohang.
The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 24 for the Pohang. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 3 years before the Pohang (1984).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,100 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp |
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| Displacement | 1,220 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 95 ◉ |
| 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.