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Espora vs Kapitan Pattimura

Espora vs Kapitan Pattimura at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 950 tons, length 91 vs 72 m, speed 27 vs 24 knots, crew 100 vs 80.

Specifications
Espora Kapitan Pattimura
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1985 1981
Number built 6 units 28 units
Estimated unit price NA $1 million
Displacement 1,790 tons 950 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 2,100 nm
Length 91.2 m 72.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 9.4 m
Crew 100 80
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Armament & Systems
Espora Kapitan Pattimura
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
  • 1 x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1 x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2 x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2 x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4 x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Espora-class or Kapitan Pattimura-class?
The Espora-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Espora-class or Kapitan Pattimura-class?
The Espora-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Espora-class or Kapitan Pattimura-class?
The Espora-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Espora-class or Kapitan Pattimura-class?
The Espora-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Espora-class and Kapitan Pattimura-class have?
The Espora-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Espora-class or Kapitan Pattimura-class?
The Kapitan Pattimura-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Espora-class.