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Braunschweig vs Type 054

Braunschweig vs Type 054 at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 3,900 tons, length 89 vs 134 m, speed 26 vs 27 knots.

Specifications
Braunschweig Type 054
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2008 2005
Number built 6 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $300 million NA
Displacement 1,840 tons 3,900 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 8,025 nm
Length 89.1 m 134.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 16.0 m
Crew 65 --
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Type 054
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
  • 2× 4-cell YJ-83 (C-803) anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × HQ-10 short-range SAM 24-cell launcher
  • 1× Type 210 100 mm naval gun
  • 4× AK-630 6-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns
  • Triple 324 mm YU-7 ASW torpedoes
  • Rocket launchers, possibly ASW rockets or decoy rockets
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD), 4× SEMT Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesels, 5700 kW (7600+ hp @ 1084 rpm) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class has greater displacement at 3,900 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class has a longer range at 8,025 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Type 054-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 054-class.