Kulmbach vs Natya

The Kulmbach and the Natya are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 635 tons for the Kulmbach vs 873 tons for the Natya. The Kulmbach reaches 18 knots vs 17 knots for the Natya. The Kulmbach carries a crew of 37 vs 68 for the Natya. The Kulmbach was produced in 5 units vs 45 for the Natya. The Kulmbach was commissioned in 1989, 19 years after the Natya (1970).

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
Soviet minesweeper, introduced in 1970, displaced 873 tons and had a crew of 68.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer KB Baltic Zavod
Year introduced 1970
Number built 45 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 873 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 17.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 61.0 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 68 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × M-503 diesel engines 5,000 hp (3,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 dual 30 mm autocannons
  • 2 × 2М-3М dual 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 × 5 RBU 1200
  • 7 AMD-1000 naval mines or 32 depth charges
  • underwater mine searcher MKT-210
  • Sweeps BKT, AT-3, TEM-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kulmbach-class or Natya-class?
The Natya-class has greater displacement at 873 tons compared to the Kulmbach-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Kulmbach-class or Natya-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Natya-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kulmbach-class or Natya-class?
The Natya-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 Natya-class?
The Natya-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Kulmbach-class's 54.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kulmbach-class and Natya-class have?
The Natya-class has a larger crew complement of 68 compared to the Kulmbach-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kulmbach-class or Natya-class?
The Natya-class has been built in greater numbers with 45 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kulmbach-class.