Brandenburg vs Type 053H2
Overview
The Brandenburg and the Type 053H2 are both Frigate classes.
The Brandenburg displaces 4,490 tons — 2.2x the Type 053H2's 2,000 tons. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H2. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,000 for the Type 053H2. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 200 for the Type 053H2.
The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 39 for the Type 053H2. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 20 years after the Type 053H2 (1974).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 4,490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 219 ◉ |
| 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 | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-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 Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Type 053H2-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Brandenburg-class has a larger crew complement of 219 compared to the Type 053H2-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.