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Specifications
Braunschweig Pohjanmaa
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss Rauma Marine Constructions
Year introduced 2008 2027
Number built 6 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $300 million $390 million
Displacement 1,840 tons 4,300 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 3,500 nm
Length 89.1 m 117.0 m
Beam 13.3 m 16.0 m
Crew 65 70
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Pohjanmaa
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × Mauser BK-27 autocannons
  • 4 × RBS-15 Mk.3 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × RAM Block II launchers, 21 missiles each
  • 2 mine racks of 34 naval mines Mk 12
  • 1 × 8-cell Mk 41 VLS (32 × RIM-162 ESSM Block 2 missiles)
  • 2 × 4-cell launchers with Gabriel V anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 SAK Mk3 naval gun
  • 2 × Saab Trackfire RCWS
  • 2 × Saab Dynamics Tub m/20 torpedo launchers (Saab lightweight torpedoes)
  • Stern rails for 100 × PB 17 naval mines
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. Combined diesel-electric and gas (CODLAG) propulsion; 1 × GE LM2500 gas turbine, 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEL generating sets (4 × 1,920 kW); 28 MW (38,000 hp)

Overview

The Braunschweig and the Pohjanmaa are both Corvette classes.

The Pohjanmaa displaces 4,300 tons — 2.3x the Braunschweig's 1,840 tons. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 26 knots for the Pohjanmaa. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 3,500 for the Pohjanmaa. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 70 for the Pohjanmaa.

The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Pohjanmaa. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $390M for the Pohjanmaa. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 19 years before the Pohjanmaa (2027).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Pohjanmaa-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is longer at 117.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Pohjanmaa-class have?
The Pohjanmaa-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Pohjanmaa-class is more expensive at approximately $390 million per unit compared to the Braunschweig-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Pohjanmaa-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Pohjanmaa-class.