Burak vs Descubierta

Overview

The Burak and the Descubierta are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,325 tons for the Burak vs 1,482 tons for the Descubierta. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 25 knots for the Descubierta. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 4,000 for the Descubierta. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 118 for the Descubierta.

The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 9 for the Descubierta. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 24 years after the Descubierta (1978).

French corvette, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,325 tons and is propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick diesels.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Cartagena
Year introduced 1978
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,325 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots โ—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots โ—‰
Length 80.5 m โ—‰
Beam 10.2 m โ—‰
Crew 90 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 ร— SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW)
Armament
  • 4 ร— Exocet SSM
  • 1 ร— 100 mm/55 or 76mm Oto Melara gun
  • 2 ร— 20 mm guns
  • 4 ร— L5 torpedoes
  • 1 ร— 375 mm 6 barrel ASW A/S mortars
Displacement 1,482 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots โ—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots โ—‰
Length 88.8 m โ—‰
Beam 10.4 m โ—‰
Crew 118 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazรกn 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW)
Armament
  • 8 - Harpoon SSM (2 ร— 4)
  • 8 - Aspide SAM (1 ร— 8)
  • 1 - 76 mm gun
  • 2 - 40 mm guns (2 ร— 1)
  • 2 - Bofors 375mm Anti-submarine mortar (1 ร— 2)
  • 6 - 12.75 in anti submarine torpedo tubes (2 ร— 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.