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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Scimitar

35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Scimitar at a glance — displacement 120 vs 24 tons, length 35 vs 16 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 25 vs 5.

Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Scimitar
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer Swiftships Halmatic
Year introduced 2010 2003
Number built 12 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $20 million NA
Displacement 120 tons 24 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 260 nm at 19 knots
Length 35.1 m 16.0 m
Beam 7.3 m 3.1 m
Crew 25 5
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Scimitar
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has greater displacement at 120 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 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 Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is longer at 35.1 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class and Scimitar-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.