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Ensdorf vs Sandown

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Specifications
Ensdorf Sandown
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper Minehunter
Manufacturer Lürssen Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1989 1989
Number built 5 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 650 tons 600 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Length 54.4 m 52.5 m
Beam 9.2 m 10.9 m
Crew 45 34
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Armament & Systems
Ensdorf Sandown
Armament
  • 2 × Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS)
  • Mine-laying capabilities (60 mines)
  • 1 × DS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
  • 3 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges
Propulsion 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2240 kW each; 2 × Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 × propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters

Overview

The Ensdorf and the Sandown are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 650 tons for the Ensdorf vs 600 tons for the Sandown. The Ensdorf reaches 18 knots vs 13 knots for the Sandown. The Ensdorf carries a crew of 45 vs 34 for the Sandown.

The Ensdorf was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Sandown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ensdorf-class or Sandown-class?
The Ensdorf-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Ensdorf-class or Sandown-class?
The Ensdorf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which is longer, the Ensdorf-class or Sandown-class?
The Ensdorf-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ensdorf-class and Sandown-class have?
The Ensdorf-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ensdorf-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ensdorf-class.