Ambassador vs CB90

The Ambassador and the CB90 are both Patrol vessel classes. The Ambassador displaces 600 tons — 40:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 40 knots for the CB90. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 240 for the CB90. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 3 for the CB90. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 250 for the CB90. Cost per hull is $322M for the Ambassador vs $2M for the CB90. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 22 years after the CB90 (1991).

Egyptian patrol vessel, 600 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesels.
Origin 🇪🇬 Egypt
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine
Year introduced 2013
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $322 million
Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1991
Number built 250 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
Displacement 600 tons
Maximum speed 41.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 63.0 m
Beam 10.0 m
Crew 36
Propulsion 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts
Armament
  • 8 × RGM-84 Boeing Harpoon SSM Block 1G in 2 quad canister launchers
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mk 75 76 mm/62 Super Rapid DP gun
  • 1 × Mk 31 Mod 3 RIM-116 RAM (21 missiles)
  • 1 × Raytheon Mk 15 Mod 21 Phalanx (Block 1B) 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × deck-mounted 7.62 mm M60 machine guns
Displacement 15 tons
Maximum speed 40.0 knots
Range 240 nm at 20 knots
Length 15.9 m
Beam 3.8 m
Crew 3
Propulsion 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the CB90-class's 40 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The Ambassador-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and CB90-class have?
The Ambassador-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The Ambassador-class is more expensive at approximately $322 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.