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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Daegu-class frigate
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
- Commissioned2018
- Ships in Class8
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement3,100 t
- Full Load Displacement3,100 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)122 m
- Beam14 m
- Draft4 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement140
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Number of Engines5
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed30 kn
- Cruise Speed18 kn
- Range4,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre127 mm
- Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament2MOD.2
- VLS Cells16
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes2
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarYes
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
10
years in service
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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