Skjold vs Tuo Chiang
| Norwegian corvette, 60.0 knots max speed, built with a surface effect ship structure. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Coastal corvette |
| Manufacturer | Umoe Mandal |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 274 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 800 nm at 40 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 47.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 16 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Renk COGAG 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST18M plus 2 × Pratt & Whitney ST40M gas turbines → 12,170 kilowatts |
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| Displacement | 567 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 60.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 41 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engine – rated at 4,300 kW (5,800 hp), 4 × MJP CSU 850 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skjold-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has greater displacement at 567 tons compared to the Skjold-class's 274 tons.
Which is faster, the Skjold-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Skjold-class is faster with a maximum speed of 60 knots compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 45 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skjold-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Skjold-class's 800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skjold-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is longer at 60.4 meters compared to the Skjold-class's 47.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Skjold-class and Tuo Chiang-class have?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Skjold-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skjold-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skjold-class.