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Frankenthal vs Wochi

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Specifications
Frankenthal Wochi
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Lürssen Jiangxin Shipbuilding Factory
Year introduced 1992 1987
Number built 12 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 650 tons 314 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range NA 500 nm at 15 knots
Length 54.4 m 44.8 m
Beam 9.2 m 6.8 m
Crew 41 40
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Armament & Systems
Frankenthal Wochi
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
  • Mine countermeasures suite
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 2-4 × diesel engines, 2,000-4,400 hp; 2-4 shafts

Overview

The Frankenthal and the Wochi are both Mine warfare classes.

The Frankenthal displaces 650 tons — 2.1:1 the Wochi's 314 tons. The Frankenthal reaches 18 knots vs 25 knots for the Wochi. The Frankenthal carries a crew of 41 vs 40 for the Wochi.

The Frankenthal was produced in 12 units vs 14 for the Wochi. The Frankenthal was commissioned in 1992, 5 years after the Wochi (1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Frankenthal-class or Wochi-class?
The Frankenthal-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Wochi-class's 314 tons.
Which is faster, the Frankenthal-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Frankenthal-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Frankenthal-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class has a longer range at 500 nautical miles compared to the Frankenthal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Frankenthal-class or Wochi-class?
The Frankenthal-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Wochi-class's 44.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Frankenthal-class and Wochi-class have?
The Frankenthal-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Wochi-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Frankenthal-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Frankenthal-class.