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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Confiance

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Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Confiance
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Swiftships Socarenam
Year introduced 2010 2016
Number built 12 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $20 million NA
Displacement 120 tons 700 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 3,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 35.1 m 60.8 m
Beam 7.3 m 9.6 m
Crew 25 24
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Confiance
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 1 × Nexter Narwhal 20 mm teleoperated gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 6,000 kW diesel

Overview

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

The Confiance displaces 700 tons — 5.8x the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)'s 120 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 21 knots for the Confiance. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 3,500 for the Confiance. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 24 for the Confiance.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 3 for the Confiance. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 6 years before the Confiance (2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Confiance-class?
The Confiance-class has greater displacement at 700 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Confiance-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Confiance-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Confiance-class?
The Confiance-class has a longer range at 3,500 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 Confiance-class?
The Confiance-class is longer at 60.8 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 Confiance-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Confiance-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Confiance-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Confiance-class.