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Frankenthal vs Gaeta

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Specifications
Frankenthal Gaeta
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Minehunter
Manufacturer Lürssen Intermarine SpA
Year introduced 1992 1992
Number built 12 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 650 tons 672 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range NA 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 54.4 m 52.5 m
Beam 9.2 m 10.5 m
Crew 41 50
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Armament & Systems
Frankenthal Gaeta
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun (upgrading to 1 × MLG 27 27 mm autocannon)
  • 2 FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS surface-to-air missile
  • 2 × Pinguin B3 mine hunting ROVs
  • Mine laying capabilities
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20mm cannon
  • Mine disposal system (Pluto Plus ROV)
Propulsion 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2040 kW each; 2 × electric motors for slow and silent maneuvering; 2 × Renk PLS 25 E gearboxes; 2 × controllable pitch propellers 1 × GMT BL 230.8M diesel, 1,785 bhp; 1 × controllable-pitch propeller

Overview

The Frankenthal and the Gaeta are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 650 tons for the Frankenthal vs 672 tons for the Gaeta. The Frankenthal reaches 18 knots vs 14 knots for the Gaeta. The Frankenthal carries a crew of 41 vs 50 for the Gaeta.

The Frankenthal was produced in 12 units vs 8 for the Gaeta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Frankenthal-class or Gaeta-class?
The Gaeta-class has greater displacement at 672 tons compared to the Frankenthal-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Frankenthal-class or Gaeta-class?
The Frankenthal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Gaeta-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Frankenthal-class or Gaeta-class?
The Gaeta-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Frankenthal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Frankenthal-class or Gaeta-class?
The Frankenthal-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Gaeta-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Frankenthal-class and Gaeta-class have?
The Gaeta-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Frankenthal-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Frankenthal-class or Gaeta-class?
The Frankenthal-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Gaeta-class.