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Burak vs Estienne d’Orves

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Specifications
Burak Estienne d’Orves
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Aviso
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 2002 1976
Number built 6 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,325 tons 1,100 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 80.5 m 80.0 m
Beam 10.2 m 10.3 m
Crew 90 90
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Armament & Systems
Burak Estienne d’Orves
Armament
  • 4 × Exocet SSM
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 or 76mm Oto Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm guns
  • 4 × L5 torpedoes
  • 1 × 375 mm 6 barrel ASW A/S mortars
  • 2 Exocet MM38 SSMs
  • 1 x 100 mm CADAM gun turret
  • 2 x 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 4 x 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 x L3 or L5 type torpedoes
  • 1 x sextuple Bofors 375 mm rocket launcher
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW) 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PC 2 V400 diesel engines, 8,900 kW (12,000 bhp), 2 shafts

Overview

The Burak is a Corvette, while the Estienne d’Orves is a Frigate.

Displacement is 1,325 tons for the Burak vs 1,100 tons for the Estienne d’Orves. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 23 knots for the Estienne d’Orves. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 4,500 for the Estienne d’Orves. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 90 for the Estienne d’Orves.

The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 20 for the Estienne d’Orves. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 26 years after the Estienne d’Orves (1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 1,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Burak-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Estienne d’Orves-class have?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Burak-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Burak-class.