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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Sentinel

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Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Sentinel
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Cutter
Manufacturer Swiftships Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 2010 2012
Number built 12 units 61 units
Estimated unit price $20 million $65 million
Displacement 120 tons 359 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 2,500 nm
Length 35.1 m 46.8 m
Beam 7.3 m 8.1 m
Crew 25 24
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Sentinel
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 1 × Mk 38 Mod 2 25 mm machine gun system
  • 4 × crew-served Browning M2 machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster

Overview

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

The Sentinel displaces 359 tons — 3.0x the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)'s 120 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 2,500 for the Sentinel. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 24 for the Sentinel.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 61 for the Sentinel. Cost per hull is $20M for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs $65M for the Sentinel. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 2 years before the Sentinel (2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Sentinel-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sentinel-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has a longer range at 2,500 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 Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is longer at 46.8 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 Sentinel-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Sentinel-class's 24 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is more expensive at approximately $65 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 Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class.