Riga vs Ulsan
The Riga and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,416 tons for the Riga vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Riga reaches 28 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 1,950 nautical miles for the Riga vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Riga carries a crew of 175 vs 186 for the Ulsan. The Riga was produced in 69 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Riga was commissioned in 1954, 27 years before the Ulsan (1981).
| Soviet frigate, introduced in 1954, displaced 1,416 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Kaliningrad |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number built | 69 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,416 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 175 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,215 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Riga-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has greater displacement at 2,215 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Riga-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Riga-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Riga-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Riga-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Riga-class or Ulsan-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Ulsan-class.