Sejong the Great vs Type 055
| South Korean guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 2008, is propelled by 100,000 shp COGAG. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $923 million |
| Displacement | 10,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 166.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 COGAG; 2 × shafts; 100,000 shp (75,000 kW) produced power |
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| Displacement | 13,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 180.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Sejong the Great-class's 10,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sejong the Great-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Sejong the Great-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 055-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Sejong the Great-class's 166.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sejong the Great-class and Type 055-class have?
The Type 055-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Sejong the Great-class's 300 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Sejong the Great-class is more expensive at approximately $923 million per unit compared to the Type 055-class at $888 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sejong the Great-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Sejong the Great-class.