Brandenburg vs Hydra
The Brandenburg and the Hydra are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 4,000 tons for the Hydra. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 31 knots for the Hydra. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,100 for the Hydra. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 173 for the Hydra. The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Hydra. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 2 years after the Hydra (1992).
| 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 | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,100 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 117.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 173 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brandenburg-class or Hydra-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Hydra-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Brandenburg-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Hydra-class?
The Hydra-class has a longer range at 4,100 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Hydra-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Hydra-class have?
The Brandenburg-class has a larger crew complement of 219 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Hydra-class?
Both the Brandenburg-class and Hydra-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.