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.
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 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)
Armament
  • 1 × 8-cell Mk 41 VLS (32 × RIM-162 ESSM Block 2 missiles)
  • 2 × 4-cell launchers with Gabriel V anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 SAK Mk3 naval gun
  • 2 × Saab Trackfire RCWS
  • 2 × Saab Dynamics Tub m/20 torpedo launchers (Saab lightweight torpedoes)
  • Stern rails for 100 × PB 17 naval mines

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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.