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Burak vs Project 1159

Burak vs Project 1159 at a glance — displacement 1,325 vs 1,900 tons, length 80 vs 95 m, speed 23 vs 27 knots, crew 90 vs 110.

Specifications
Burak Project 1159
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Anti-submarine frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Zelenodolsk shipyard
Year introduced 2002 1975
Number built 6 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,325 tons 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots 1,800 nm at 14 knots
Length 80.5 m 95.0 m
Beam 10.2 m 12.8 m
Crew 90 110
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Burak Project 1159
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
  • 1 × 4K33 Osa-M launcher (20 missiles)
  • 4 × P-15M Termit anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × AK-726 twin 76.2 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm guns
  • 2 × RBU-6000 Depth charge launchers
  • provision for 20 naval mines
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW) CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Burak-class's 1,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Project 1159-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Burak-class's 80.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Project 1159-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Burak-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.