Helsinki vs Rauma

Finnish Helsinki-class corvette, introduced in 1981, has a maximum speed of 32 knots.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Corvette
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard
Year introduced 1981
Number built 4 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 300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Length 45.0 m â—‰
Beam 8.9 m â—‰
Crew 30 â—‰
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 2 × Sako twin-barreled 23 mm/87 (modified ZU-23-2)
  • 8 × Saab RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
Displacement 240 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Length 48.5 m â—‰
Beam 8.0 m â—‰
Crew 19 â—‰
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 Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Rauma-class's 240 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Helsinki-class's 32 knots.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Rauma-class have?
The Helsinki-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Rauma-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
Both the Helsinki-class and Rauma-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.