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Braunschweig vs Kedah

Braunschweig vs Kedah at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 1,850 tons, length 89 vs 91 m, speed 26 vs 24 knots, crew 65 vs 78.

Specifications
Braunschweig Kedah
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Corvette Patrol vessel
Type Corvette Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 2008 2006
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $270 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 1,850 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 6,050 nm
Length 89.1 m 91.1 m
Beam 13.3 m 12.9 m
Crew 65 78
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Kedah
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 × 76 mm Oto Melara
  • 1 × 30 mm Breda-Mauser
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 2x Caterpillar 3616 (5,450kW) diesel, 2 shafts, 2 controllable pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
The Braunschweig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Kedah-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class has a longer range at 6,050 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Kedah-class have?
The Kedah-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Kedah-class at $270 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Kedah-class?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Kedah-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.