Kulmbach vs Tripartite
Overview
The Kulmbach and the Tripartite are both Mine warfare classes.
Displacement is 635 tons for the Kulmbach vs 571 tons for the Tripartite. The Kulmbach reaches 18 knots vs 15 knots for the Tripartite. The Kulmbach carries a crew of 37 vs 55 for the Tripartite.
The Kulmbach was produced in 5 units vs 40 for the Tripartite. The Kulmbach was commissioned in 1989, 6 years after the Tripartite (1983).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 54.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 37 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 51.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 55 ◉ |
| 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.