Burak vs Grisha

The Burak and the Grisha are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,325 tons for the Burak vs 980 tons for the Grisha. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 34 knots for the Grisha. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 4,000 for the Grisha. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 60 for the Grisha. The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 86 for the Grisha. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 32 years after the Grisha (1970).

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
Russian corvette, introduced in 1970, displaces 980 tons and has a crew of 60.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk Gorky Plant
Year introduced 1970
Number built 86 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 980 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰
Length 71.6 m â—‰
Beam 9.8 m â—‰
Crew 60 â—‰
Propulsion 3 shaft, 2 M-507A cruise diesels, 20,000 shp, (2 shafts); 1 boost gas turbine, 18,000 shp, (1 shaft)
Armament
  • 1 twin SA-N-4 Gecko surface-to-air missile launcher (20 missiles)
  • 1 twin 57mm 70-caliber AK-725 dual purpose guns
  • 2 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers (96 rockets)
  • 2 twin 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 depth charge racks (12 depth charges)
  • Up to 18 mines in place of depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Grisha-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Grisha-class's 980 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Grisha-class?
The Grisha-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Grisha-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Grisha-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Grisha-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Grisha-class's 71.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Grisha-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Grisha-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Grisha-class?
The Grisha-class has been built in greater numbers with 86 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.