Burak vs Descubierta

French corvette, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,325 tons and is propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick diesels.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 2002
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Spanish corvette, 1,482 tons displacement, propelled by twin shafts and four diesel engines.
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Cartagena
Year introduced 1978
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,325 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 80.5 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 90 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × Exocet SSM
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 or 76mm Oto Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm guns
  • 4 × L5 torpedoes
  • 1 × 375 mm 6 barrel ASW A/S mortars
Displacement 1,482 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 88.8 m â—‰
Beam 10.4 m â—‰
Crew 118 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW)
Armament
  • 8 - Harpoon SSM (2 × 4)
  • 8 - Aspide SAM (1 × 8)
  • 1 - 76 mm gun
  • 2 - 40 mm guns (2 × 1)
  • 2 - Bofors 375mm Anti-submarine mortar (1 × 2)
  • 6 - 12.75 in anti submarine torpedo tubes (2 × 3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Descubierta-class?
The Descubierta-class has greater displacement at 1,482 tons compared to the Burak-class's 1,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Descubierta-class?
The Descubierta-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Descubierta-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Descubierta-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Descubierta-class?
The Descubierta-class is longer at 88.8 meters compared to the Burak-class's 80.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Descubierta-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Burak-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Descubierta-class?
The Descubierta-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.