Braunschweig vs Type 056
The Braunschweig and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $42M for the Type 056. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 5 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| 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 | 1,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 90.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Type 056-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Braunschweig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-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 Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Type 056-class at $42 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.