Orkan vs Rauma

Overview

The Orkan and the Rauma are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 369 tons for the Orkan vs 240 tons for the Rauma. The Orkan reaches 36 knots vs 34 knots for the Rauma. The Orkan carries a crew of 33 vs 19 for the Rauma.

The Orkan was produced in 3 units vs 4 for the Rauma. The Orkan was commissioned in 1992, 2 years after the Rauma (1990).

Polish corvette, introduced in 1992, uses three diesel engines for propulsion.
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Corvette
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft
Year introduced 1992
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Finnish corvette, introduced in 1990, utilizes two Riva Calzoni waterjets.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Rauma shipyard
Year introduced 1990
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 369 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range 1,600 nm
Length 48.9 m
Beam 8.7 m
Crew 33
Propulsion 3 diesel M520 engines 3,970 kW (5,320 hp) each
Armament
  • 8 × RBS-15 Mk. III anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176M gun
  • 1 × AK-630 30 mm gun
  • 1 × 4-rail Strela 2M launcher
  • 2 x WKM-Bm 12.7 mm heavy machine gun posts
Displacement 240 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range NA
Length 48.5 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 19
Propulsion 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB93 diesels, 6600 kW; 2 × Riva Calzoni IRC 115 waterjets
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/70
  • 2 × NSV 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 6 × Saab RBS-15 Mk3 SSM
  • 2 × Saab Elma ASW-600 9-tube ASW mortars
  • Mine rails for tactical mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Orkan-class or Rauma-class?
The Orkan-class has greater displacement at 369 tons compared to the Rauma-class's 240 tons.
Which is faster, the Orkan-class or Rauma-class?
The Orkan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Rauma-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Orkan-class or Rauma-class?
The Orkan-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Rauma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Orkan-class or Rauma-class?
The Orkan-class is longer at 48.9 meters compared to the Rauma-class's 48.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Orkan-class and Rauma-class have?
The Orkan-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Rauma-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orkan-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Orkan-class.