Göteborg vs Sea Panther

Swedish corvette, introduced in 1989, utilizes a water jet propulsion system.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Karlskronavarvet AB
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Hong Kong corvette, 450 tons displacement, propelled by two Caterpillar diesels.
Origin 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Corvette
Type Command Boat
Manufacturer Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1988
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 425 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 57.0 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 41
Propulsion 3 × MTU diesel engines at 2,560 kW (3,430 hp)/each, Water jet propulsion system
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk2 gun (Upgraded to Mk3)
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 gun
  • 8 × RBS15 MkII anti-ship missile
  • 4 × 400 mm tubes for Type 43/45 torpedoes
  • 4 × ELMA anti-submarine mortars
  • Mines & depth charges
Displacement 450 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Range NA
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 33
Propulsion 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp
Armament
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Göteborg-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Sea Panther-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Göteborg-class's 425 tons.
Which is faster, the Göteborg-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Göteborg-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Göteborg-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Göteborg-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Sea Panther-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Göteborg-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Göteborg-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Göteborg-class and Sea Panther-class have?
The Göteborg-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Sea Panther-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Göteborg-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Göteborg-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.