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 |
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| 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 |
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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.