Ambassador vs La Combattante II
The Ambassador and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Ambassador displaces 600 tons — 2.6x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 45 years after the La Combattante II (1968).
| 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 |
| French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the La Combattante II-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Ambassador-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.