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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Ambassador

35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Ambassador at a glance — displacement 120 vs 600 tons, length 35 vs 63 m, speed 30 vs 41 knots, crew 25 vs 36.

Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Ambassador
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇬 Egypt
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Missile boat
Manufacturer Swiftships VT Halter Marine
Year introduced 2010 2013
Number built 12 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $20 million $322 million
Displacement 120 tons 600 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 41.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 2,000 nm
Length 35.1 m 63.0 m
Beam 7.3 m 10.0 m
Crew 25 36
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Ambassador
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 8 × RGM-84 Boeing Harpoon SSM Block 1G in 2 quad canister launchers
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mk 75 76 mm/62 Super Rapid DP gun
  • 1 × Mk 31 Mod 3 RIM-116 RAM (21 missiles)
  • 1 × Raytheon Mk 15 Mod 21 Phalanx (Block 1B) 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × deck-mounted 7.62 mm M60 machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The Ambassador-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 35.1 meters.
How many crew members do the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class and Ambassador-class have?
The Ambassador-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 25 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The Ambassador-class is more expensive at approximately $322 million per unit compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class at $20 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Ambassador-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.