Absalon vs Thetis
The Absalon is a Frigate, while the Thetis is a Patrol vessel. Displacement is 6,600 tons for the Absalon vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Absalon reaches 24 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Absalon vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The Absalon carries a crew of 100 vs 47 for the Thetis. The Absalon was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Thetis. The Absalon was commissioned in 2005, 14 years after the Thetis (1991).
| Danish frigate, 6,600 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-role frigate |
| Manufacturer | Odense Staalskibsværft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $189 million |
| Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Ocean patrol frigates |
| Manufacturer | Svendborg Skibsværft |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 137.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 8000 M70 diesel engines, two shafts, 22,300 bhp (16.6 MW) |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,700 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 112.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Absalon-class or Thetis-class?
The Absalon-class has greater displacement at 6,600 tons compared to the Thetis-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Absalon-class or Thetis-class?
The Absalon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Absalon-class or Thetis-class?
The Absalon-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Thetis-class's 8,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Absalon-class or Thetis-class?
The Absalon-class is longer at 137.0 meters compared to the Thetis-class's 112.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Absalon-class and Thetis-class have?
The Absalon-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Absalon-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Absalon-class.