Brandenburg vs Sachsen
Overview
The Brandenburg and the Sachsen are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 5,780 tons for the Sachsen. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 29 knots for the Sachsen. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,000 for the Sachsen. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 230 for the Sachsen.
The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 3 for the Sachsen. Cost per hull is $325M for the Brandenburg vs $750M for the Sachsen. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 9 years before the Sachsen (2003).
| Displacement | 4,490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 219 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts |
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| Displacement | 5,780 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 143.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 230 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU V20 diesel engines (20,100 hp), 1 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (31,500 hp), 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class has greater displacement at 5,780 tons compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,490 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Brandenburg-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Brandenburg-class's 138.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Sachsen-class have?
The Sachsen-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Brandenburg-class's 219 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Sachsen-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Brandenburg-class at $325 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Sachsen-class?
The Brandenburg-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sachsen-class.