Kulmbach vs Lerici

German mine hunter, introduced in 1989, displaces 635 tons and has a crew of 37.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine hunter
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Italian minehunter, introduced in 1985, displaces 635 tons and uses three active rudders.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA
Year introduced 1985
Number built 47 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 635 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 54.4 m â—‰
Beam 9.2 m â—‰
Crew 37 â—‰
Propulsion Two propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers; two Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines; 2240 kW each
Armament
  • 2 × Bofors 40mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 2 × FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) stands
  • Seefuchs expendable drones
Displacement 635 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,500 nm at 6 knots
Length 50.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.6 m â—‰
Crew 47 â—‰
Propulsion 1 × diesel engine Grandi Motori Trieste GMT BL-230.8M, 1,089 kW (1,460 bhp), driving a single variable pitch propeller; 3 × active rudders by 3 diesel engines Isotta Fraschini ID-36-SS 6V
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kulmbach-class or Lerici-class?
The Lerici-class has greater displacement at 635 tons compared to the Kulmbach-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Kulmbach-class or Lerici-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Lerici-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kulmbach-class or Lerici-class?
The Lerici-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Kulmbach-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kulmbach-class or Lerici-class?
The Kulmbach-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Lerici-class's 50.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kulmbach-class and Lerici-class have?
The Lerici-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Kulmbach-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kulmbach-class or Lerici-class?
The Lerici-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kulmbach-class.