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Braunschweig vs Type 037IG

Braunschweig vs Type 037IG at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 478 tons, length 89 vs 58 m, speed 26 vs 30 knots, crew 65 vs 70.

Specifications
Braunschweig Type 037IG
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Missile boat
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 2008 1991
Number built 6 units 100 units
Estimated unit price $300 million NA
Displacement 1,840 tons 478 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 2,000 nm
Length 89.1 m 58.8 m
Beam 13.3 m 7.2 m
Crew 65 70
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Type 037IG
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
  • 4 × Chinese Type 66 57 mm (2.2 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 × depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges, and mine rails (10 mines total)
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Type 037IG-class's 478 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 037IG-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Braunschweig-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Type 037IG-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Type 037IG-class have?
The Type 037IG-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.