Braunschweig vs Sigma
Overview
The Braunschweig is a Corvette, while the Sigma is a Frigate.
Displacement is 1,840 tons for the Braunschweig vs 1,692 tons for the Sigma. The Braunschweig reaches 26 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Braunschweig vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Braunschweig carries a crew of 65 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Braunschweig was produced in 6 units vs 10 for the Sigma. Cost per hull is $300M for the Braunschweig vs $222M for the Sigma. The Braunschweig was commissioned in 2008, 1 years after the Sigma (2007).
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 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. |
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| Displacement | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Braunschweig-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class is longer at 90.7 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Sigma-class have?
The Sigma-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Braunschweig-class is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Sigma-class at $222 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Braunschweig-class.