Göteborg vs Sea Panther

Overview

The Göteborg and the Sea Panther are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 425 tons for the Göteborg vs 450 tons for the Sea Panther. The Göteborg reaches 30 knots vs 14 knots for the Sea Panther. The Göteborg carries a crew of 41 vs 33 for the Sea Panther.

The Göteborg was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Sea Panther. The Göteborg was commissioned in 1989, 1 years after the Sea Panther (1988).

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.