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Daegu-class frigate
Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · South Korea · 2016
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Daegu-classfrigate

Daegu-class frigate
Daegu-class frigate Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
60
Survivability
70
Aviation
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin South Korea
CategoryFrigates
EraModern Era
In service2016
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Frigates MASS Rating
27/33
Modern Era
52/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
60
Survivability
70
Aviation
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Daegu-class frigate
Category
Production
2016–
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
frigates category
ⓘ 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
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2016Production started
10
years in service
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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