Kulmbach vs Pansio

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
Finnish minelayer, 680 tons displacement, entered service in 1991 with a crew of 19.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Mine warfare
Type Minelayer
Manufacturer Olkiluoto
Year introduced 1991
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 635 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
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 680 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 11.0 knots â—‰
Length 43.0 m â—‰
Beam 10.0 m â—‰
Crew 19 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
Armament
  • 1 × Saab Trackfire RWS (1 × 7.62 mm PKM machine gun and 1 × 40 mm H&K GMG)
  • 1 × 12.7 mm NSV
  • 50 mines (Sea Mine 2000)

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kulmbach-class or Pansio-class?
The Pansio-class has greater displacement at 680 tons compared to the Kulmbach-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Kulmbach-class or Pansio-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Pansio-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Kulmbach-class or Pansio-class?
The Kulmbach-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Pansio-class's 43.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kulmbach-class and Pansio-class have?
The Kulmbach-class has a larger crew complement of 37 compared to the Pansio-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kulmbach-class or Pansio-class?
The Kulmbach-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Pansio-class.