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Braunschweig vs Gowind 2500

Braunschweig vs Gowind 2500 at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 2,600 tons, length 89 vs 102 m, speed 26 vs 25 knots, crew 65 vs 65.

Specifications
Braunschweig Gowind 2500
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Naval Group, Alexandria Shipyard
Year introduced 2008 2017
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $250 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 2,600 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 3,700 nm at 15 knots
Length 89.1 m 102.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 16.0 m
Crew 65 65
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Gowind 2500
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
  • 16 × VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × 20 mm remote weapon station
  • 2 × 3 324 mm torpedo launchers
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. CODAD: 4 × diesel engines, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has greater displacement at 2,600 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Braunschweig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 3,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is longer at 102.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Gowind 2500-class have?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Gowind 2500-class have a crew complement of 65.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Gowind 2500-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Gowind 2500-class?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Gowind 2500-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.