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Braunschweig vs Sachsen

Braunschweig vs Sachsen at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 5,780 tons, length 89 vs 143 m, speed 26 vs 29 knots, crew 65 vs 230.

Specifications
Braunschweig Sachsen
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Air-defense frigate
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 2008 2003
Number built 6 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $750 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 5,780 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 29.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 89.1 m 143.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 17.4 m
Crew 65 230
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Sachsen
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 dual-purpose gun
  • 2 × Mauser MLG 27 27 mm autocannons
  • 32 × Mk 41 cells for SM-2 and RIM-162 ESSM surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 × RAM launchers
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × triple torpedo launchers with MU90 Impact torpedoes
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 2 × MTU V20 diesel engines (20,100 hp), 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (31,500 hp), 2 × controllable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class has greater displacement at 5,780 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Sachsen-class have a range of 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sachsen-class have?
The Sachsen-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Braunschweig-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sachsen-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sachsen-class.