Braunschweig vs Grisha

The Braunschweig and the Grisha are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 980 tons for the Grisha. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 34 knots for the Grisha. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 4,000 for the Grisha. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 60 for the Grisha. The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 86 for the Grisha. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 38 years after the Grisha (1970).

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 corvette, introduced in 1970, displaces 980 tons and has a crew of 60.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk Gorky Plant
Year introduced 1970
Number built 86 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,840 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 26.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 89.1 m â—‰
Beam 13.3 m â—‰
Crew 65 â—‰
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 980 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰
Length 71.6 m â—‰
Beam 9.8 m â—‰
Crew 60 â—‰
Propulsion 3 shaft, 2 M-507A cruise diesels, 20,000 shp, (2 shafts); 1 boost gas turbine, 18,000 shp, (1 shaft)
Armament
  • 1 twin SA-N-4 Gecko surface-to-air missile launcher (20 missiles)
  • 1 twin 57mm 70-caliber AK-725 dual purpose guns
  • 2 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers (96 rockets)
  • 2 twin 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 depth charge racks (12 depth charges)
  • Up to 18 mines in place of depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Grisha-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Grisha-class's 980 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Grisha-class?
The Grisha-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Grisha-class?
The Grisha-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Grisha-class?
The Braunschweig-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Grisha-class's 71.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Grisha-class have?
The Braunschweig-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Grisha-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Grisha-class?
The Grisha-class has been built in greater numbers with 86 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.