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Braunschweig vs Buyan

Overview

The Braunschweig and the Buyan are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 949 tons for the Buyan. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 28 knots for the Buyan. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 2,300 for the Buyan. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 52 for the Buyan.

The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 15 for the Buyan. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 2 years after the Buyan (2006).

German corvette, introduced in 2008, utilizes two diesel engines producing 14.8MW.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss
Year introduced 2008
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $300 million
Russian guided-missile corvette, introduced in 2006, displaces 949 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company
Year introduced 2006
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,840 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 89.1 m
Beam 13.3 m
Crew 65
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers.
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × Mauser BK-27 autocannons
  • 4 × RBS-15 Mk.3 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × RAM Block II launchers, 21 missiles each
  • 2 mine racks of 34 naval mines Mk 12
Displacement 949 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 2,300 nm at 12 knots
Length 75.0 m
Beam 11.0 m
Crew 52
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAD, 4 × Zvezda M520, 10,875 kW (14,584 shp) and Kolomna Diesel, Pumpjet
Armament
  • 1 × 100 mm A-190-01 naval gun
  • 1 × 2 30 mm AK-630-M2 CIWS
  • 1 × Pantsir-M CIWS (Stavropol)
  • 2 × 4 UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr or Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 2 × 4 Komar surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × 10 55 mm DP-65 anti-saboteur grenade launcher
  • 2 × 14.5 mm KPV type

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Buyan-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Buyan-class's 949 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Buyan-class?
The Buyan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Buyan-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Buyan-class's 2,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Buyan-class?
The Braunschweig-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Buyan-class's 75.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Buyan-class have?
The Braunschweig-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Buyan-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Buyan-class?
The Buyan-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.