Burak vs Type 037II
The Burak and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. The Burak displaces 1,325 tons — 3.1x the Type 037II's 430 tons. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 38 years after the Type 037II (1964).
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Type 037II-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.