Burak vs Kora

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
Indian corvette, 1,320 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines across two shafts.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Guided missile corvette
Manufacturer GRSE
Year introduced 1998
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price $113 million
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 1,320 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 91.1 m â—‰
Beam 10.5 m â—‰
Crew 134 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines (14,400 PS; 10,600 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25) SSM (4 x quad launchers)
  • SA-N-5 Grail launcher for air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm 59-cal AK-176 (P61 and P62)
  • 1 × 76 mm 62-cal Otobreda-76/62C (P63 and P64)
  • 2 × 30 mm 65-cal AK-630 CIWS
  • Strela-2M ManPADS
  • 2 × Igla surface-to-air missile launchers (INS Kulish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Kora-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Kora-class's 1,320 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-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 Kora-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kora-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Burak-class's 80.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Kora-class have?
The Kora-class has a larger crew complement of 134 compared to the Burak-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Kora-class?
The Burak-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kora-class.