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Hämeenmaa vs Pohjanmaa

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Specifications
Hämeenmaa Pohjanmaa
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Mine warfare Corvette
Type Coastal minelayer Corvette
Manufacturer Finnyards Rauma Marine Constructions
Year introduced 1992 2027
Number built 2 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA $390 million
Displacement 1,450 tons 4,300 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range NA 3,500 nm
Length 77.8 m 117.0 m
Beam 11.6 m 16.0 m
Crew 60 70
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Armament & Systems
Hämeenmaa Pohjanmaa
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 8-cell Denel Umkhonto-IR VLS SAM system
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine gun
  • 2 × H&K GMG grenade machinegun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 depth charge rocket launcher
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
  • 4 × rails for 100-150 mines
  • 1 × 8-cell Mk 41 VLS (32 × RIM-162 ESSM Block 2 missiles)
  • 2 × 4-cell launchers with Gabriel V anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 SAK Mk3 naval gun
  • 2 × Saab Trackfire RCWS
  • 2 × Saab Dynamics Tub m/20 torpedo launchers (Saab lightweight torpedoes)
  • Stern rails for 100 × PB 17 naval mines
Propulsion 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V22 (2,600 kW each), Two shafts; KaMeWa controllable pitch propellers Combined diesel-electric and gas (CODLAG) propulsion; 1 × GE LM2500 gas turbine, 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEL generating sets (4 × 1,920 kW); 28 MW (38,000 hp)

Overview

The Hämeenmaa is a Mine warfare, while the Pohjanmaa is a Corvette.

The Pohjanmaa displaces 4,300 tons — 3.0x the Hämeenmaa's 1,450 tons. The Hämeenmaa reaches 20 knots vs 26 knots for the Pohjanmaa. The Hämeenmaa carries a crew of 60 vs 70 for the Pohjanmaa.

The Hämeenmaa was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Pohjanmaa. The Hämeenmaa was commissioned in 1992, 35 years before the Pohjanmaa (2027).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hämeenmaa-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 1,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Hämeenmaa-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hämeenmaa-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hämeenmaa-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is longer at 117.0 meters compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 77.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Hämeenmaa-class and Pohjanmaa-class have?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hämeenmaa-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hämeenmaa-class.