Brandenburg vs Krivak
The Brandenburg and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $325M for the Brandenburg vs $475M for the Krivak. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 24 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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 | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Brandenburg-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Krivak-class have?
The Brandenburg-class has a larger crew complement of 219 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Brandenburg-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.