Descubierta vs Type 037II
The Descubierta and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. The Descubierta displaces 1,482 tons — 3.4x the Type 037II's 430 tons. The Descubierta reaches 25 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Descubierta vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Descubierta carries a crew of 118 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Descubierta was produced in 9 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Descubierta was commissioned in 1978, 14 years after the Type 037II (1964).
| Spanish corvette, 1,482 tons displacement, propelled by twin shafts and four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Cartagena |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,482 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 118 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) |
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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 Descubierta-class or Type 037II-class?
The Descubierta-class has greater displacement at 1,482 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Descubierta-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Descubierta-class or Type 037II-class?
The Descubierta-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Descubierta-class or Type 037II-class?
The Descubierta-class is longer at 88.8 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Descubierta-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Type 037II-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Descubierta-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Descubierta-class.