Braunschweig vs Pohjanmaa
| 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 |
| Finnish mine warfare corvette, 4,300 tons displacement, uses combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Rauma Marine Constructions |
| Year introduced | 2027 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,400 million |
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 4,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 117.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 70 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel-electric and gas (CODLAG) propulsion; 1 × GE LM2500 gas turbine, 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEL generating sets (4 × 1,920 kW); 28 MW (38,000 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Pohjanmaa-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is longer at 117.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Pohjanmaa-class have?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is more expensive at approximately $1.4 billion per unit compared to the Braunschweig-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Pohjanmaa-class.