Braunschweig vs Kedah
Overview
The Braunschweig is a Corvette, while the Kedah is a Patrol vessel.
Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,850 tons for the Kedah. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 24 knots for the Kedah. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 6,050 for the Kedah. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 78 for the Kedah.
The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Kedah. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $270M for the Kedah. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 2 years after the Kedah (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 |
| The Kedah-class is an offshore patrol vessel class operated by the Royal Malaysian Navy, featuring a displacement of 1850 tons and a length of 91.1 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $270 million |
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 1,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,050 nm ◉ |
| Length | 91.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.