Ensdorf vs Projekt 206FM

The Ensdorf and the Projekt 206FM are both Mine warfare classes. The Ensdorf displaces 650 tons — 4.4x the Projekt 206FM's 148 tons. The Ensdorf reaches 18 knots vs 45 knots for the Projekt 206FM. The Ensdorf carries a crew of 45 vs 24 for the Projekt 206FM. The Ensdorf was produced in 5 units vs 123 for the Projekt 206FM. The Ensdorf was commissioned in 1989, 29 years after the Projekt 206FM (1960).

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
Polish mine warfare/torpedo boat, introduced in 1960, propelled by three 12,500 hp diesels.
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Mine warfare
Type Torpedo boat
Manufacturer Yaroslavl Shipyard
Year introduced 1960
Number built 123 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 650 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range NA
Length 54.4 m
Beam 9.2 m
Crew 45
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 148 tons
Maximum speed 45.0 knots
Range 500 nm at 35 knots
Length 34.1 m
Beam 6.7 m
Crew 24
Propulsion 3 × M503A diesels, 3 shafts, 3-bladed fixed-pitch props; 12,500 hp (9,300 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm (1.2 in)/65 naval guns
  • 1 × quad SA-N-5 MANPAD surface-to-air missiles
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × DC racks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ensdorf-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Ensdorf-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 148 tons.
Which is faster, the Ensdorf-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Projekt 206FM-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Ensdorf-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ensdorf-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Projekt 206FM-class has a longer range at 500 nautical miles compared to the Ensdorf-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ensdorf-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Ensdorf-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 34.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Ensdorf-class and Projekt 206FM-class have?
The Ensdorf-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ensdorf-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Projekt 206FM-class has been built in greater numbers with 123 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ensdorf-class.