Göteborg vs Helsinki

Swedish corvette, introduced in 1989, utilizes a water jet propulsion system.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Karlskronavarvet AB
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Finnish Helsinki-class corvette, introduced in 1981, has a maximum speed of 32 knots.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard
Year introduced 1981
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 425 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 57.0 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 41
Propulsion 3 × MTU diesel engines at 2,560 kW (3,430 hp)/each, Water jet propulsion system
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk2 gun (Upgraded to Mk3)
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 gun
  • 8 × RBS15 MkII anti-ship missile
  • 4 × 400 mm tubes for Type 43/45 torpedoes
  • 4 × ELMA anti-submarine mortars
  • Mines & depth charges
Displacement 300 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range NA
Length 45.0 m
Beam 8.9 m
Crew 30
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 2 × Sako twin-barreled 23 mm/87 (modified ZU-23-2)
  • 8 × Saab RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × rails for depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Göteborg-class or Helsinki-class?
The Göteborg-class has greater displacement at 425 tons compared to the Helsinki-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Göteborg-class or Helsinki-class?
The Helsinki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Göteborg-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Göteborg-class or Helsinki-class?
The Göteborg-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Helsinki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Göteborg-class or Helsinki-class?
The Göteborg-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Göteborg-class and Helsinki-class have?
The Göteborg-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Helsinki-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Göteborg-class or Helsinki-class?
Both the Göteborg-class and Helsinki-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.