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Braunschweig vs Pohjanmaa

Braunschweig vs Pohjanmaa at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 4,300 tons, length 89 vs 117 m, speed 26 vs 26 knots, crew 65 vs 70.

Specifications
Braunschweig Pohjanmaa
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Rauma Marine Constructions
Year introduced 2008 2027
Number built 6 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $390 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 4,300 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 3,500 nm
Length 89.1 m 117.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 16.0 m
Crew 65 70
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Pohjanmaa
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 × 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
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 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 $390 million 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.