Incheon vs Ulsan
The Incheon and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,300 tons for the Incheon vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Incheon reaches 30 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Incheon vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Incheon carries a crew of 140 vs 186 for the Ulsan. The Incheon was produced in 6 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Incheon was commissioned in 2013, 32 years after the Ulsan (1981).
| South Korean frigate, 3,300 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 3,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 114.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesel engine, 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine |
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| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Incheon-class or Ulsan-class?
The Incheon-class has greater displacement at 3,300 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the Incheon-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Incheon-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Incheon-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Incheon-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Incheon-class or Ulsan-class?
The Incheon-class is longer at 114.0 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Incheon-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Incheon-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Incheon-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Incheon-class.