Ulsan vs Wielingen
Overview
The Ulsan and the Wielingen are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,215 tons for the Ulsan vs 2,283 tons for the Wielingen. The Ulsan reaches 35 knots vs 28 knots for the Wielingen. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Ulsan vs 4,500 for the Wielingen. The Ulsan carries a crew of 186 vs 160 for the Wielingen.
The Ulsan was produced in 9 units vs 4 for the Wielingen. The Ulsan was commissioned in 1981, 5 years after the Wielingen (1976).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 2,283 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 106.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 160 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbine (21,000 kW) and 2 Cockerill CO 240 V12 diesel engines (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ulsan-class or Wielingen-class?
The Wielingen-class has greater displacement at 2,283 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the Ulsan-class or Wielingen-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Wielingen-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ulsan-class or Wielingen-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Wielingen-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ulsan-class or Wielingen-class?
The Wielingen-class is longer at 106.4 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Ulsan-class and Wielingen-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Wielingen-class's 160 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ulsan-class or Wielingen-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Wielingen-class.