Ensdorf vs Frankenthal

Overview

The Ensdorf and the Frankenthal are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 650 tons for the Ensdorf vs 650 tons for the Frankenthal. The Ensdorf reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Frankenthal. The Ensdorf carries a crew of 45 vs 41 for the Frankenthal.

The Ensdorf was produced in 5 units vs 12 for the Frankenthal. The Ensdorf was commissioned in 1989, 3 years before the Frankenthal (1992).

German minesweeper, introduced in 1989, displaces 650 tons and uses two MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Lürssen
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
German minehunter, introduced in 1992, has a displacement of 650 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Lürssen
Year introduced 1992
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 650 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Length 54.4 m â—‰
Beam 9.2 m â—‰
Crew 45 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2240 kW each; 2 × Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 × propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 × Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS)
  • Mine-laying capabilities (60 mines)
Displacement 650 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Length 54.4 m â—‰
Beam 9.2 m â—‰
Crew 41 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2040 kW each; 2 × electric motors for slow and silent maneuvering; 2 × Renk PLS 25 E gearboxes; 2 × controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun (upgrading to 1 × MLG 27 27 mm autocannon)
  • 2 FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS surface-to-air missile
  • 2 × Pinguin B3 mine hunting ROVs
  • Mine laying capabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ensdorf-class or Frankenthal-class?
The Frankenthal-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Ensdorf-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Ensdorf-class or Frankenthal-class?
The Frankenthal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Ensdorf-class's 18 knots.
Which is longer, the Ensdorf-class or Frankenthal-class?
The Frankenthal-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Ensdorf-class's 54.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Ensdorf-class and Frankenthal-class have?
The Ensdorf-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Frankenthal-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ensdorf-class or Frankenthal-class?
The Frankenthal-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ensdorf-class.