Frankenthal vs Kulmbach

Overview

The Frankenthal and the Kulmbach are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 650 tons for the Frankenthal vs 635 tons for the Kulmbach. The Frankenthal reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Kulmbach. The Frankenthal carries a crew of 41 vs 37 for the Kulmbach.

The Frankenthal was produced in 12 units vs 5 for the Kulmbach. The Frankenthal was commissioned in 1992, 3 years after the Kulmbach (1989).

German minehunter, introduced in 1992, has a displacement of 650 tons.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer LΓΌrssen
Year introduced 1992
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
German mine hunter, introduced in 1989, displaces 635 tons and has a crew of 37.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine hunter
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 650 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Length 54.4 m β—‰
Beam 9.2 m β—‰
Crew 41 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2040 kW each; 2 Γ— electric motors for slow and silent maneuvering; 2 Γ— Renk PLS 25 E gearboxes; 2 Γ— controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun (upgrading to 1 Γ— MLG 27 27 mm autocannon)
  • 2 FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS surface-to-air missile
  • 2 Γ— Pinguin B3 mine hunting ROVs
  • Mine laying capabilities
Displacement 635 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Length 54.4 m β—‰
Beam 9.2 m β—‰
Crew 37 β—‰
Propulsion Two propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers; two Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 Γ— MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines; 2240 kW each
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 2 Γ— FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) stands
  • Seefuchs expendable drones

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Frankenthal-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Frankenthal-class has greater displacement at 650 tons compared to the Kulmbach-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Frankenthal-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Frankenthal-class's 18 knots.
Which is longer, the Frankenthal-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Kulmbach-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Frankenthal-class's 54.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Frankenthal-class and Kulmbach-class have?
The Frankenthal-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Kulmbach-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Frankenthal-class or Kulmbach-class?
The Frankenthal-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kulmbach-class.