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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Auguste Bénébig

Overview

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) and the Auguste Bénébig are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Auguste Bénébig displaces 1,300 tons — 11:1 the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)'s 120 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 24 knots for the Auguste Bénébig. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 5,500 for the Auguste Bénébig. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 30 for the Auguste Bénébig.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Auguste Bénébig. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 13 years before the Auguste Bénébig (2023).

American patrol boat, introduced in 2010, displaces 120 tons.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Swiftships
Year introduced 2010
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $20 million
The Auguste Bénébig class consists of French Navy offshore patrol vessels displacing 1,300 tons, designed for surveillance in overseas territories.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Socarenam
Year introduced 2023
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 120 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 35.1 m
Beam 7.3 m
Crew 25
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
Displacement 1,300 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm
Length 80.0 m
Beam 11.8 m
Crew 30
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 Nexter Narwhal 20 mm remotely operated autocannon
  • 2 M2 Browning 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Auguste Bénébig-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has greater displacement at 1,300 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Auguste Bénébig-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Auguste Bénébig-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a longer range at 5,500 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 Auguste Bénébig-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is longer at 80.0 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 Auguste Bénébig-class have?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 25 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Auguste Bénébig-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Auguste Bénébig-class.