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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Samuel Beckett

35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Samuel Beckett at a glance — displacement 120 vs 2,256 tons, length 35 vs 90 m, speed 30 vs 23 knots, crew 25 vs 44.

Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Samuel Beckett
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Swiftships Appledore Shipbuilders
Year introduced 2010 2014
Number built 12 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $20 million $77 million
Displacement 120 tons 2,256 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 6,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 35.1 m 90.0 m
Beam 7.3 m 14.0 m
Crew 25 44
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Samuel Beckett
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG machine guns
  • .50 calibre HMG (M2 Browning) machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Samuel Beckett-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a longer range at 6,000 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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 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 Samuel Beckett-class have?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a larger crew complement of 44 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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is more expensive at approximately $77 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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Samuel Beckett-class.