Brandenburg vs Karel Doorman
| German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| Dutch multi-purpose frigate, 3,500 tons displacement, utilizes CODOG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $294 million |
| Displacement | 4,490 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 138.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 219 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 154 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG-propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey 1A (16,700 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Stork-Werkspoor 12SW280 (4,895 hp) + 4 Stork DRO 218K diesel engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Brandenburg-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Karel Doorman-class have?
The Brandenburg-class has a larger crew complement of 219 compared to the Karel Doorman-class's 154 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Brandenburg-class is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Karel Doorman-class at $294 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Karel Doorman-class?
The Karel Doorman-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.