Kulmbach vs Tripartite

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
French minehunter, introduced in 1983, displaces 571 tons and has a crew of 55.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1983
Number built 40 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 571 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 51.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.9 m â—‰
Crew 55 â—‰
Propulsion 1 × Brons-Werkspoor A-RUB 215V-12 diesel engine 1,400 kW (1,900 hp), 1 shaft; 2 × 180 kW (240 hp) ACEC active rudders; 1 × bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 × 20 mm modèle F2 gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kulmbach-class or Tripartite-class?
The Kulmbach-class has greater displacement at 635 tons compared to the Tripartite-class's 571 tons.
Which is faster, the Kulmbach-class or Tripartite-class?
The Kulmbach-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Tripartite-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kulmbach-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Kulmbach-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kulmbach-class or Tripartite-class?
The Kulmbach-class is longer at 54.4 meters compared to the Tripartite-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kulmbach-class and Tripartite-class have?
The Tripartite-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Kulmbach-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kulmbach-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Kulmbach-class.