Kulmbach vs Sandown
| 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 |
| British mine warfare ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minehunter |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 15 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 |
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| Displacement | 600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 52.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 34 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kulmbach-class or Sandown-class?
The Kulmbach-class has greater displacement at 635 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Kulmbach-class or Sandown-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which is longer, the Kulmbach-class or Sandown-class?
The Kulmbach-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kulmbach-class and Sandown-class have?
The Kulmbach-class has a larger crew complement of 37 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kulmbach-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kulmbach-class.