Braunschweig vs Sigma
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 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. |
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| Displacement | 1,692 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is longer at 90.7 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sigma-class have?
The Sigma-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.