Incheon vs Zulfiquar

Overview

The Incheon and the Zulfiquar are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,300 tons for the Incheon vs 3,144 tons for the Zulfiquar. The Incheon reaches 30 knots vs 29 knots for the Zulfiquar. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Incheon vs 4,000 for the Zulfiquar. The Incheon carries a crew of 140 vs 215 for the Zulfiquar.

The Incheon was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Zulfiquar. The Incheon was commissioned in 2013, 4 years after the Zulfiquar (2009).

South Korean frigate, 3,300 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2013
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese frigate, 3,144 tons displacement, uses CODAD propulsion with Pielstick and MTU diesels.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Frigate
Type Guided missile frigate
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua
Year introduced 2009
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $187 million
Displacement 3,300 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 114.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 140 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 Γ— MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesel engine, 2 Γ— GE LM2500 gas turbine
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 1 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 Γ— triple torpedo tubes for K745 Blue Shark torpedo
  • 1 Γ— RAM Block 1 CIWS
  • 8 Γ— SSM-700K Haeseong Anti-ship Missile
  • 8 Γ— Haeryong Tactical Land Attack Missile
Displacement 3,144 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,000 nm β—‰
Length 123.2 m β—‰
Beam 13.8 m β—‰
Crew 215 β—‰
Propulsion CODAD: 4 Γ— Pielstick 16PA6STC at 5.1 MW (6,800 hp); 4 Γ— MTU diesels generator set 8V396TE54 at 680 kW (910 hp)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 76.2 mm calibre AK–176M main gun
  • 2 Γ— Type 730B CIWS
  • 1 Γ— 8-cell FM-90N SAM launcher
  • 2 Γ— 4-cell C-802 SSM launchers
  • 2 Γ— 3-cell ET-52C torpedo launchers
  • 2 Γ— 6-cell RDC-32 anti-submarine rockets
  • 1 x 1-cell Anti-ship ballistic missile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Incheon-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Incheon-class has greater displacement at 3,300 tons compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 3,144 tons.
Which is faster, the Incheon-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Incheon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Incheon-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Incheon-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Zulfiquar-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Incheon-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Zulfiquar-class is longer at 123.2 meters compared to the Incheon-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Incheon-class and Zulfiquar-class have?
The Zulfiquar-class has a larger crew complement of 215 compared to the Incheon-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Incheon-class or Zulfiquar-class?
The Incheon-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Zulfiquar-class.