Braunschweig vs Sa'ar 6

Overview

The Braunschweig and the Sa'ar 6 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,900 tons for the Sa'ar 6. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 6. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 4,000 for the Sa'ar 6. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 70 for the Sa'ar 6.

The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Sa'ar 6. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $139M for the Sa'ar 6. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 15 years before the Sa'ar 6 (2023).

German corvette, introduced in 2008, utilizes two diesel engines producing 14.8MW.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss
Year introduced 2008
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $300 million
Israeli corvette, introduced in 2023, reaches speeds of 33 knots.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer German Naval Yards Holdings
Year introduced 2023
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $139 million
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.
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
Displacement 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 33.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 90.0 m
Beam 11.9 m
Crew 70
Propulsion 1 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine with a power of 30,000 hp - 2 propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm main gun
  • 2 × Typhoon Weapon Stations
  • 32 vertical launch cells for Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles
  • 40 launch cells for C-Dome point defense system
  • 16 Gabriel V anti-ship missile
  • Harpoon (missile) Block II sea-to-sea missiles
  • 2 × 324 mm (12.76 in) torpedo launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Braunschweig-class's 1,840 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-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 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sa'ar 6-class have?
The Sa'ar 6-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 Sa'ar 6-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sa'ar 6-class at $139 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Braunschweig-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Sa'ar 6-class.