Burak vs Estienne d’Orves

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
French frigate/aviso, 1,100 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines driving two shafts.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Aviso
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1976
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,325 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 80.5 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 90
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 1,100 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 80.0 m
Beam 10.3 m
Crew 90
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PC 2 V400 diesel engines, 8,900 kW (12,000 bhp), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 Exocet MM38 SSMs
  • 1 x 100 mm CADAM gun turret
  • 2 x 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 4 x 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 x L3 or L5 type torpedoes
  • 1 x sextuple Bofors 375 mm rocket launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 1,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Burak-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Estienne d’Orves-class have?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Burak-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.