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).

German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1994
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $325 million
Greek frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 4,000 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1992
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • One OTO-Melara 76 mm/62 Mk 75 multi-purpose naval gun
  • Two Mauser BK-27 27 mm rapid-fire cannons
  • One Mk 41 Mod 3 vertical launch system for 16 Sea Sparrow antiaircraft missiles
  • Two Mk 49 launchers for 21 x Rolling Airframe Missiles
  • Two quadruple launchers for 8 x Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • Four 324 mm torpedo tubes for Mk 46 torpedoes
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)
Armament
  • 1× Mk 45 Mod 2A 5" gun
  • 2× Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 Mk141 2×4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • Mk 48 Mod 2 vertical launcher for 16× RIM-162 ESSM
  • 2 Mk32 Mod 5 2×324mm T/T for Mk46 torpedoes

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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.