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Braunschweig vs Sa'ar 6

Braunschweig vs Sa'ar 6 at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 1,900 tons, length 89 vs 90 m, speed 26 vs 33 knots, crew 65 vs 70.

Specifications
Braunschweig Sa'ar 6
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss German Naval Yards Holdings
Year introduced 2008 2023
Number built 6 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $139 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 33.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 89.1 m 90.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 11.9 m
Crew 65 70
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Sa'ar 6
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 × Oto Melara 76 mm main gun
  • 2 × Typhoon Weapon Stations
  • 32 vertical launch cells for Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles
  • 40 launch cells for C-Dome point defense system
  • 16 Gabriel V anti-ship missile
  • Harpoon (missile) Block II sea-to-sea missiles
  • 2 × 324 mm (12.76 in) torpedo launchers
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 1 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine with a power of 30,000 hp - 2 propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-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 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sa'ar 6-class have?
The Sa'ar 6-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 Sa'ar 6-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sa'ar 6-class at $139 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Sa'ar 6-class.