LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Brummer-class gunboat
Photo: Unknown · Wikimedia Commons · PD
REC // INTEL FEED

Brummer-classgunboat

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1884
ADD TO COMPARE

Brummer-classgunboat

Brummer-class gunboat
Brummer-class gunboat Photo: Unknown · Wikimedia Commons · PD
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
45
Sensors
10
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
70
Survivability
35
Versatility
50
Technology
20
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAG Weser
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1884–1884
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
38
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
8/114
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
193/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
45
Sensors
10
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
70
Survivability
35
Versatility
50
Technology
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Brummer-class gunboat
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1884–1884
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull Classificationironclad gunboat
  • Ship Typegunboat
  • Builder / ShipyardGerman Imperial Navy
  • Laid Down1883
  • Launched1884
  • Commissioned1884
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement867 t
  • Full Load Displacement867 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)64.8 m
  • Length (waterline)62.6 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft4.77 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement76
  • Officers4
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • Propulsion Type*2 × double-expansion steam engines *1 × screw propeller
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 × double-expansion steam engines in-line driving 1 screw
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power1,658 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed14.1 kn
  • Cruise Speed10 kn
  • Range1,370
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun21 cm K L/30
  • Main Gun Calibre210 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns8.7 cm K L/24; 2 × 37 mm Hotchkiss revolver cannon
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Lost0
  • Retired2
◆Armour2MOD.2
  • Armour* Barbette: * Deck: }}
  • Deck Armour32.5 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1884Production started
142
years in service
0
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft entry →