Daegu vs Type 054A
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 3,963 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,800 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has greater displacement at 3,963 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 054A-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Daegu-class is more expensive at approximately $463 million per unit compared to the Type 054A-class at $348 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daegu-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.