Daegu vs Tamandaré
The Daegu and the Tamandaré are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Daegu vs 3,500 tons for the Tamandaré. The Daegu reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Tamandaré. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Daegu vs 5,500 for the Tamandaré. The Daegu carries a crew of 140 vs 130 for the Tamandaré. The Daegu was produced in 8 units vs 4 for the Tamandaré. Cost per hull is $463M for the Daegu vs $555M for the Tamandaré. The Daegu was commissioned in 2018, 8 years before the Tamandaré (2026).
| South Korean frigate, 3,600 tons displacement, utilizes combined diesel-electric or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $463 million |
| Displacement | 3,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 122.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel–electric or gas (CODLOG): 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 × MTU 12V 4000 M53B diesel engine, 2 × Leonardo DRS electric motors |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 107.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 × MAN V12 28/33D 5,460 kW (7,320 hp) each; 2 × propeller shafts, 5-bladed controllable pitch propellers; Total output: 21,280 kW (28,540 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Daegu-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Tamandaré-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Tamandaré-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Daegu-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Daegu-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Tamandaré-class's 107.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Daegu-class and Tamandaré-class have?
The Daegu-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Tamandaré-class's 130 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Tamandaré-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Daegu-class at $463 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Tamandaré-class?
The Daegu-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Tamandaré-class.