Ensdorf vs Kulmbach

Overview

The Ensdorf and the Kulmbach are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 650 tons for the Ensdorf vs 635 tons for the Kulmbach. The Ensdorf reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Kulmbach. The Ensdorf carries a crew of 45 vs 37 for the Kulmbach.

The Ensdorf was produced in 5 units vs 5 for the Kulmbach.

German minesweeper, introduced in 1989, displaces 650 tons and uses two MTU diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer LΓΌrssen
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
German mine hunter, introduced in 1989, displaces 635 tons and has a crew of 37.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine hunter
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 650 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Length 54.4 m β—‰
Beam 9.2 m β—‰
Crew 45 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2240 kW each; 2 Γ— Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 Γ— propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS)
  • Mine-laying capabilities (60 mines)
Displacement 635 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Length 54.4 m β—‰
Beam 9.2 m β—‰
Crew 37 β—‰
Propulsion Two propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers; two Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 Γ— MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines; 2240 kW each
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 2 Γ— FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) stands
  • Seefuchs expendable drones

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ensdorf-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Ensdorf-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Kulmbach-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Ensdorf-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Kulmbach-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 Kulmbach-class?
The Kulmbach-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 Kulmbach-class have?
The Ensdorf-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Kulmbach-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ensdorf-class or Kulmbach-class?
Both the Ensdorf-class and Kulmbach-class have been built in equal numbers with 5 vessels each.