Esmeraldas vs PR 72
Overview
The Esmeraldas and the PR 72 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 685 tons for the Esmeraldas vs 610 tons for the PR 72. The Esmeraldas reaches 37 knots vs 30 knots for the PR 72. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Esmeraldas vs 4,500 for the PR 72. The Esmeraldas carries a crew of 51 vs 46 for the PR 72.
The Esmeraldas was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the PR 72. The Esmeraldas was commissioned in 1982, 2 years after the PR 72 (1980).
| Displacement | 685 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 1200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 51 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 shaft MTU diesel engines, 24,400 hp (18,200 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 46 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Esmeraldas-class or PR 72-class?
The Esmeraldas-class has greater displacement at 685 tons compared to the PR 72-class's 610 tons.
Which is faster, the Esmeraldas-class or PR 72-class?
The Esmeraldas-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the PR 72-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Esmeraldas-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Esmeraldas-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Esmeraldas-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 meters compared to the Esmeraldas-class's 62.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Esmeraldas-class and PR 72-class have?
The Esmeraldas-class has a larger crew complement of 51 compared to the PR 72-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Esmeraldas-class or PR 72-class?
Both the Esmeraldas-class and PR 72-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.