Braunschweig vs Sa'ar 5

Overview

The Braunschweig and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,275 tons for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.

The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $260M for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 15 years after the Sa'ar 5 (1993).

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
Israeli corvette, 1,275 tons displacement, propelled by combined diesel or gas engines.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
Year introduced 1993
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $260 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.
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 1,275 tons
Maximum speed 33.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm
Length 85.6 m
Beam 11.9 m
Crew 74
Propulsion Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine
Armament
  • 2 x quad launchers for Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x 32-cell vertical launching system for Barak surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x 25mm Typhoon Weapon Station
  • 2 x 324mm Mark 32 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 1,275 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 85.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sa'ar 5-class at $260 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.