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Ulsan-class frigate
Photo: PH2 M. CORREA, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · South Korea · 1980
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Ulsan-classfrigate

Ulsan-class frigate
Ulsan-class frigate Photo: PH2 M. CORREA, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
50
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin South Korea
CategoryFrigates
In service1980–1993
Operators2 countries
Quantity9
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Frigates MASS Rating
99/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
50
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Ulsan-class frigate
Category
Production
1980–1993
Quantity
9
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Launched1980
  • Commissioned1981
  • Ships in Class9
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement1,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)103.7 m
  • Beam12.5 m
  • Draft3.8 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement186
  • Officers16
◆Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionCODOG
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed35 kn
  • Range8,000
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1993Production ended
46
years in service
13
years in production
9
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined Diesel-electric and Gas propulsion system used in naval vessels, switching between diesel engines for low-speed cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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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