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Ægir vs Storm

Overview

The Ægir and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Ægir displaces 1,500 tons — 11:1 the Storm's 138 tons. The Ægir reaches 20 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Ægir carries a crew of 19 vs 19 for the Storm.

The Ægir was produced in 2 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Ægir was commissioned in 1968, 2 years after the Storm (1966).

Danish patrol vessel Ægir, introduced in 1968, has a 1,500-ton displacement and a crew of 19.
Origin 🇩🇰 Denmark
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Aalborg Shipyard
Year introduced 1968
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Norwegian patrol boat Storm, introduced in 1966, displaces 138 tons and is propelled by two Maybach diesel engines.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1966
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 71.1 m
Beam 10.0 m
Crew 19
Propulsion 2 × MAN 8L 40/54 diesel engines, 2 × shafts, 9,800 kW (13,200 hp)
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm (1.6 in)/L70 gun
  • 57 mm (2.2 in) Hotchkiss cannon
  • Bofors 40 mm (1.6 in)/L60 autocannon
  • net cutters
Displacement 138 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range NA
Length 36.5 m
Beam 6.2 m
Crew 19
Propulsion 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)
Armament
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ægir-class or Storm-class?
The Ægir-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Ægir-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Ægir-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ægir-class or Storm-class?
The Ægir-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ægir-class or Storm-class?
The Ægir-class is longer at 71.1 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ægir-class and Storm-class have?
The Storm-class has a larger crew complement of 19 compared to the Ægir-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ægir-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Ægir-class.