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Braunschweig vs Independence

Braunschweig vs Independence at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 3,104 tons, length 89 vs 127 m, speed 26 vs 44 knots, crew 65 vs 40.

Specifications
Braunschweig Independence
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Littoral combat ship
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Austal USA
Year introduced 2008 2010
Number built 6 units 19 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $360 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 3,104 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 44.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,300 nm at 18 knots
Length 89.1 m 127.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 32.0 m
Crew 65 40
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Independence
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
  • 1 × BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 × Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 × .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 × 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 × RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 × AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has greater displacement at 3,104 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Independence-class have?
The Braunschweig-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Braunschweig-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.