Brandenburg vs Karel Doorman
The Brandenburg and the Karel Doorman are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 3,500 tons for the Karel Doorman. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Karel Doorman. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 5,000 for the Karel Doorman. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 154 for the Karel Doorman. The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Karel Doorman. Cost per hull is $325M for the Brandenburg vs $294M for the Karel Doorman. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 3 years after the Karel Doorman (1991).
| 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.