Espora vs Inhaúma

Argentine corvette, introduced in 1985, propelled by two SEMT Pielstick diesels.
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1985
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Brazilian corvette, introduced in 1989, displaces 2,000 tons and has a crew of 145.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 91.2 m
Beam 11.0 m
Crew 100
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
Displacement 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 95.8 m
Beam 11.4 m
Crew 145
Propulsion 2 shaft CODOG: 1 GE LM 2500 gas turbine (20,500 kW) and 2 MTU 16 V 396 TB 91 diesel engines (5,600 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 114 mm Mark 8 gun
  • 2 × Bofors 40 mm guns
  • 4 × Exocet SSMs
  • 6 × Mark 46 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Espora-class or Inhaúma-class?
The Inhaúma-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Espora-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Espora-class or Inhaúma-class?
The Inhaúma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Espora-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Espora-class or Inhaúma-class?
The Inhaúma-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Espora-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Espora-class or Inhaúma-class?
The Inhaúma-class is longer at 95.8 meters compared to the Espora-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Espora-class and Inhaúma-class have?
The Inhaúma-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Espora-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Espora-class or Inhaúma-class?
The Espora-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Inhaúma-class.