Braunschweig vs Sa'ar 5
Overview
The Braunschweig and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,275 tons for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.
The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $260M for the Sa'ar 5. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 15 years after the Sa'ar 5 (1993).
| Displacement | 1,840 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 65 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. |
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| Displacement | 1,275 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 85.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 74 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 1,275 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 85.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sa'ar 5-class at $260 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.