Bremen vs Kortenaer
Overview
The Bremen and the Kortenaer are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,680 tons for the Bremen vs 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer. The Bremen reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Kortenaer. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bremen vs 4,700 for the Kortenaer. The Bremen carries a crew of 222 vs 176 for the Kortenaer.
The Bremen was produced in 8 units vs 12 for the Kortenaer. The Bremen was commissioned in 1982, 4 years after the Kortenaer (1978).
| German frigate, introduced in 1982, has a displacement of 3,680 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bremer Vulkan |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | De Schelde |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,680 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 222 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (Combined diesel or gas): 2 × MTU 20V956 TB92 diesel engines (8.14 MW total), 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total) |
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| Displacement | 3,690 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,700 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bremen-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Bremen-class's 3,680 tons.
Which is faster, the Bremen-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Bremen-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bremen-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Bremen-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bremen-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Bremen-class's 130.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Bremen-class and Kortenaer-class have?
The Bremen-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Kortenaer-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bremen-class or Kortenaer-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Bremen-class.