Brandenburg vs Duke
Overview
The Brandenburg and the Duke are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 4,900 tons for the Duke. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Duke. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 7,500 for the Duke. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 185 for the Duke.
The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 16 for the Duke. Cost per hull is $325M for the Brandenburg vs $165M for the Duke. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 7 years after the Duke (1987).
| German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 4,490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 219 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,490 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Brandenburg-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Duke-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Duke-class have?
The Brandenburg-class has a larger crew complement of 219 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Brandenburg-class is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Duke-class at $165 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.